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Bridging - Small wood or metal members that are inserted in a diagonal position between the floor joists or rafters at mid -span for the purpose of bracing the joists/rafters & spreading the load.

Felt - Tar paper. Installed under the roof shingles. Normally 15 lb. or 30 lb.

Field measure - To take measurements (cabinets, countertops, stairs, shower doors, etc.) in the home itself instead of using the blueprints.

Flatwork - Common word for concrete floors, driveways, basements, and sidewalks.

Gutter - A shallow channel or conduit of metal or wood set below and along the (fascia) eaves of a house to catch and carry off rainwater from the roof.

I -joist - Manufactured structural building component resembling the letter "I". Used as floor joists and rafters. I -joists include two key parts: flanges and webs. The flange or from of the I joist may be made of laminated veneer lumber or dimensional lumber, usually formed into a 1 «" width. The web or center of the I -joist is commonly made of plywood or oriented strand board (OSB). Large holes can be cut in the web to accommodate duct work and plumbing waste lines. I -joists are available in lengths up to 60 feet long

Mortar - The bonding agent between bricks, blocks, or other masonry units. Consists of water, sand, and cement--but not gravel. Also see concrete.

Space heat - Heat supplied to the living space, for example, to a room or the living area of a building.

Specifications - Written elaboration in specific detail about construction materials and methods; this supplements working drawings.

Subfloor - The framing components of a floor to include the sill plate, floor joists, and deck sheeting over which a finish floor is to be laid.