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Absorption |
The increase in weight of a porous solid body resulting from the penetration of a liquid into its permeable pores usually measured as a percentage of dry weight or in pounds per cubic foot.
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Brick Concrete |
A solid unit having a rectangular prismatic shape usually not larger than 4x4x12 in. made from Portland cement and suitable aggregates, with or without the inclusion of other materials. |
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Build |
Construct: make by combining materials and parts.
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Building Green |
Process of using sustainable products in the construction. |
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Cinder Block |
A lower density concrete block using industry wastes such as bottom fly ash. |
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Concrete |
A building material made of cement, sand, stone and water that hardens to a stone like mass. |
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Concrete Block |
A hollow or solid unit made of concrete used in building construction also known as concrete masonry unit (cmu). |
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Concrete Block Retaining Wall Units |
Special concrete units designed as a system to retain an earthen slope to prevent
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Concrete Masonry Framing |
Exterior wall framing system building residential and commercial structures using concrete masonry unit (cmu). |
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Concrete Masonry Units |
A large rectangular concrete block similar to a brick used in construction. |
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Concrete Paver |
A building material made of cement, sand, stone and water that is laid down to make a firm, even surface. |
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Energy Star Homes |
An Energy Star Home is predicted to use 30 % less energy that houses build to the Model Energy Code (MEC) while maintaining or improving indoor air quality. |
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Fiber Cement Siding |
Is a siding product made of Portland cement, ground sand, fibers and other additives. It is an installed siding, as opposed to an applied siding like Stucco. |
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Fire Ratings
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The duration for which a passive fire protection system can withstand a standard fire resistance test. |
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Healthier Homes |
Homes built using green products and built to sustain. |
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Masonry
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The building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar. |
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Masonry Veneer Units |
Non-structural external layer of masonry work, typically brick, backed by an air space. |
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Paver |
Materials—commonly masonry—laid down to make a firm, even surface. |
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Permeable Pavers |
The system allows for ground water to be absorbed and this passes through prevents run off. |
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Portland Cement |
Is the most common type of cement in general use around the world, as it is a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco and most non-specialty grout. It is a fine powder produced by grinding Portland cement clinker (more than 90%), a limited amount of calcium sulfate which controls the set time, and up to 5% minor constituents (as allowed by various standards). |
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Retaining Wall |
A structure that holds back a slope and prevents erosion. |
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Sand or Shot Blasted |
The process of smoothing, shaping and cleaning a hard surface by forcing solid particles across that surface at high speeds. |
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Special Architectural Masonry Units |
CMU products manufactured with different decorative shapes, colors and textures. |
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Stick Built Construction |
Construction building with conventional wood framing. |
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Stone |
Building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose. |
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Stone Veneer |
Non-structural external layer of masonry work made of stone, backed by an air space. |
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Stucco Veneer |
A plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces. |
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Sustainability |
Is the ability to sustain a certain process or state at a certain rate or level. |
