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Stem wall
Stem walls are foundation systems constructed in three components; a spread footing to transfer load to the underlying soil, a (typically) masonry foundation wall, and a poured slab.
Monolithic slab
Monolithic slabs are foundation systems constructed as one single concrete pour consisting of typically a 4 inch thick concrete slab with interior thickened portions under load bearing walls and thickened at all perimeter edges.
Splash block
Splash block is a small masonry block laid with the top close to the ground surface to receive roof drainage from downspouts and carry it away from the building.
Polybutylene
Polybutylene (PB) was a plastic manufactured between 1978 and mid-1995 for use as piping in home plumbing systems. It was inexpensive and offered plenty of advantages over other materials, such as flexibility, ease of installation, resistance to freezing. Pipes made from polybutylene were installed in up to 10 million homes in the Unites States during that period. Despite its strengths, production was ceased in mid-1996 after scores of allegations surfaced claiming that polybutylene pipes were rupturing and causing property damage.
Ridge cap
Ridge cap. Cover of metal, tile, etc., over the ridge, sealing the joint between the two sides of a pitched roof.
Pressure-relief valve
Pressure-relief valve is a valve that relieves excess pressure in water storage tanks.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing: Is a repair process which repairs and/or replaces the mortar joints which stops the destructive process. The mortar joints become damaged due to harsh weather conditions, particularly excessive amounts of water. Moisture can even damage rock masonry, when water gets in due to weakened mortar joints.
