Homeowner's Glossary of Building Terms
Glossary of Home Construction, Repair and Maintenance Definitions. Some words have more than one meaning. Only those meanings relating to this site will be used.
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Door Buck
The rough frame of a door.
Dormer
The projecting frame of a recess in a sloping roof.
Double Glazing
An insulating window pane formed of two thicknesses of glass with a sealed air space between them.
Double Hung Windows
Windows with an upperand lower sash, each supported by cords and weights.
Downspout Leader
Downspout A spout or pipe to carry rain water down from a roof or gutters.
Downspout Strap
A piece of metal which secures the downspout to the eaves or wall of a building.
Drip
The projecting part of a cornice which sheds rain water.
Dry Wall
A wall surface of plasterboard or material other than plaster.
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