Home Improvement Terms and Definitions

Paint deterioration A condition where a poor latex paint or builder's flat application breaks down beneath the wallpaper because of improper wall preparation. Any time a poor grade of latex paint is on the wall surface, the paint will not be able to withstand the drying pres Moisture-resistant drywall Also called blueboard or greenboard; a moisture-resistant (not waterproof) type of wallboard that can withstand high levels of humidity, often used in bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms. Permit A permit is an authorization from the government to begin with the building of a certain project: Zoning permit (for the use of the property), septic permit ( permit from health department to build or modify septic system), grading permit (permission to c Storm windows Storm windows are permanently installed and open with a screen slid for ventilation while they are meant to be placed over double hung windows. Fixed price contract A fixed price contract states exactly how much money will be charged as a fixed price prior to the start of the project. National Association of Home Builders The NAHB is a trade association that promotes housing since 1942. Payment schedule A pre-agreed upon schedule that includes the paydays and payments, based on the amount of work that needs to be done. A payment schedule can also entail any deposits that have been made prior to the start of the project and it may leave ?hold-outs? to set Roof certification A written examination of a contractor of inspector concerning the roof system is a roof certification. In some cases, financial institutions require a roof certification (roof cert) before issuing a mortgage. Stiching Stiching is the process of replacing old bricks with new ones. Construction contract Legal document that states all important aspects of the construction project, such as: the contractor's registration number, statement of work quality, blue prints, specs, allowances, timetables, fixed price, payment schedule, warranties, clause to refers

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	There are reasons for high energy bills One reason for high energy bills is an increase in the price of electricity or heating fuel. However, it is common to trace high energy bills to an in-efficient component (windows, heating and cooling equipment, ducts insulation) of your home or a failure