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PRESS & DAKOTAN n TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014
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Spring
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Home Improvement
GLOSSARY
Understanding the
terminology used in the
home improvement and
construction industries can
help homeowners be
better informed and
involved in projects
around their homes. The
following are some
common industry terms.
Aggregate: Crushed
rock used in many asphalt
applications.
Ampacity: The amount
of current a wire can safely
carry.
Asbestos: A fibrous
material that was once
used widely in building
materials but is linked to
cancers of the lung and
lung cavity.
Backfill: Soil or gravel
used to fill in against a
foundation.
Beam: Horizontal
framing member designed
to carry a load from joists
or a roof.
Butt joint: Lumber
pieces joined at the ends.
Casement window: A
window with hinges on
one of the vertical sides
making it swing open like
a door.
Caulking: Flexible
material used to seal a gap
between two surfaces.
Code: Rules set forth by
a government institution
to determine fair and safe
trade practices.
Curing: A process that
brings paint or masonry
materials to their final,
durable form.
Drywall: A wall finish
made from gypsum plaster
encased in a thin
cardboard.
Estimate: The
anticipated cost of
materials and labor for a
project.
Fixed price contract: A
contract with a set price for
the work.
Flashing: Sheet metal
or roll roofing pieces fit to
the joint of any roof
intersection or projection.
Footing: Widened
ground base of a
foundation to support
foundations or piers.
Framing: The structural
wooden elements of most
homes.
GFI: A ground fault
current interrupter, which
is an electrical device used
to prevent injury from
contact with electrical
appliances.
Jamb: The exposed
upright part on each side
of a window frame or door
frame.
Level: A tool to check
for level or plumb surfaces.
Permit: A legal
authorization to begin a
work project.
Pitch: The slope of
incline on a roof.
Rebar: Steel rods that
are imbedded in concrete
for stability.
Shim: A tapered piece
of wood used to level and
secure a structure.
Stud: Vertical parts of
framing placed 16 or 24
inches apart.
Watt: A measure of the
electrical requirement of
an appliance.
The Basics of
Cleaning Windows
After a long
winter of snow
and ice, many
people are ready
for the warmth
and sunshine
synonymous
with spring. But
dirty windows
can block that
sunshine from finding its
way into a home. Washing
windows can be quite an
undertaking, particularly in
those homes with many
windows on multiple
levels. However, there are
several time-saving tips
available that can cut the
work considerably.
* Save window
washing for a cloudy day.
Otherwise, the warmth
and sunlight may dry the
cleaning solution too
quickly and you will be left
with streaks on your
windows.
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* Vacuum windowsills
and tracks first to remove a
good deal of dust and
debris. This will reduce the
amount of dirt you smear
onto the windows while
cleaning them.
* Use a combination of
a sponge soaked in
cleaning solution and a
squeegee to get really clean
windows. The squeegee
helps to prevent streaks
and cut down on the time
it takes the windows to dry,
all the while helping the
windows to sparkle.
* Window screens
may be the culprit
behind dingy windows.
Hose down the screens
with water to clean
them, using a mild
cleaning solution if
water is ineffective.
* Working with a
partner can make the
task go much more
quickly. One person can
clean the exteriors of the
windows while the other
does the interiors.
* A mild dishwashing
liquid diluted in water can
cut through dirt and grime.
For stubborn dirt, wash
windows with diluted
ammonia or vinegar.
* Use a glass-cleaning
tool to clean hard-to-reach
windows. A telescoping
cleaning tool and pad can
make it safer to reach
windows that are high up.
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