Construction Glossary D&E

Damper A device in a fireplace that controls the air draft allowed into the fire. Delamination The separation of the top piles or laminate from the base to which they are attached. In vanity and kitchen countertops, the warping or detachment of laminate material from the wood substrate. Dethatching The loosening and/or removal of matted grass and leaves from existing lawns, which allows the grass to breathe and therefore promotes healthy growth. Drywall Also know as gypsum board or sheetrock, these large sheets are attached to the wall studs and ceiling framing to construct the walls and ceilings of the home. Downspout A pipe, usually of metal, for carrying water from roof gutters. Dry wall Interior covering material, such as gypsum board or plywood, which is applied in large sheets. Eaves The margin or lower part of a roof projection over a wall. Efflorescence A white powdery substance that can form on new block, brick, or stucco finishes. It is composed of water soluble salts that are present in masonry materials and that rise to the surface via water evaporation.
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