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Glossary on the net! A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z H Header: A beam of wood placed perpendicular to joists and to which joists are nailed in order to accommodate an opening such as a staircase through a floor or a window opening in a wall. Hearth: The inner floor of a fireplace, usually made of firebrick, stone or tiles. Hip roof: A type of roof formed by sloping roof planes on all four sides, with no gables. Hip shingles: Shingles used to cover the inclined external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes. Heat pump: A device which uses compression and decompression of gas to heat and/or cool a house. Hollow core door: A door composed of sheets of thin material with a hollow core that has been filled with a stiffening material. As opposed to a solid core door which is made of a solid material throughout. Hose bib: A water tap or facet with a treaded end that enables a hose to be attached. HVAC: Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning. |
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