- Sink Base CabinetA sink base cabinet appears to be a standard base cabinet, but has false drawer fronts to allow room for a kitchen sink bowl to extend down into(...) Read More
- SiphoningThe suction or pulling action that occurs in the trap-way of a toilet as it is flushed. Siphoning is critical to the flushing functionality of a(...) Read More
- SisalA natural, durable fiber frequently used in floor coverings. Read More
- SkylightA window that is installed in the roof. Read More
- Slab, ConcreteConcrete pavement, i.e. driveways, garages, and basement floors. Read More
- Slab, DoorA rectangular door without hinges or frame. Read More
- Slab FoundationA foundation in which a concrete slab foundation floor creates the first floor of a home. A slab foundation can be built with a stem wall and(...) Read More
- SlagConcrete cement that sometimes covers the vertical face of the foundation void material. Read More
- SleepersBoards that lay over a masonry floor, used as nailers for plywood, strip, or wood flooring. Read More
- SleevePipe installed under the concrete driveway or sidewalk, and that will be used later to run sprinkler pipe or low voltage wire. Read More
- Slider DoorA door composed of two sections. One section is active, sliding over the other section when opened. Read More
- SlopeThe incline angle of a roof surface, given as a ratio of the rise (in inches) to the run (in feet). Read More
- SlumpThe "wetness" of concrete. A 3 inch slump is dryer and stiffer than a 5 inch slump. Read More
- Soaking TubA freestanding tub that has enough depth for one to be completely submerged. Read More
- SoffitThe visible, finished underside of a structural part of a building; may include the underside of staircases, eaves, arches, beams, or a roof overhang. Read More
- Soft MarketUsed in referring to a real estate market in which supply significantly exceeds demand, enabling potential buyers or renters to obtain lower(...) Read More
- Soil PipeA large pipe that carries liquid and solid wastes to a sewer or septic tank. Read More
- Soil StackA plumbing vent pipe that penetrates the roof. Read More
- Sole OwnershipWhen a property is bought and registered in the name of one individual, s/he alone holds the ownership title of the property. Read More
- Sole PlateBottom horizontal member of an exterior wall frame which rests on top a foundation or the bottom member of interior wall frame. Read More
- Solid BridgingA solid member placed between adjacent floor joists near the center of the span to prevent joists or rafters from twisting. Read More
- Solid-Surface CountertopsA counter top composed of mineral dust that creates the look of a seamless surface. Read More
- SonotubeRound, large cardboard tubes designed to hold wet concrete in place until it hardens. Read More
- Sound AttenuationSound proofing a wall or subfloor, generally with fiberglass insulation. Read More
- Sound Transmission ClassThe measure of sound stopping of ordinary noise. Read More
- Space HeatHeat supplied to the living space, for example, to a room or the living area of a building. Read More
- SpacingThe distance between individual members or shingles in building construction. Read More
- SpackleA paste that can be sanded once dried; used to fill cracks and holes in walls. Read More
- Spackling CompoundA paste that can be sanded once dried; used to fill cracks and holes in walls. Read More
- SpanThe clear distance that a framing member carries a load without support between structural supports. The horizontal distance from eaves to eaves. Read More
- Spec HomeA house built before it is sold. The builder speculates that he can sell it at a profit. Read More
- Special AssessmentA special tax levied by a local government or authority to fund public improvements within a small area where only properties directly(...) Read More
- Special Warranty Deeda deed in which a property owner guarantees their right to sell the property and warrants against problems or encumbrances in the property title(...) Read More
- Specialty CabinetA kitchen or bath cabinet designed for a specific purpose other than being a standard base, wall, or vanity cabinet is often referred to as a(...) Read More
- Specialty ContractorA contractor that is licensed to perform specialized types of jobs or tasks; examples include electrical, plumbing, appliance installation, and more. Read More
- SpecificationsA list of materials, model numbers, features of appliances, colors, or other details that supplements the contract or other document detailing(...) Read More
- Splash BlockPortable concrete (or vinyl) channel generally placed beneath an exterior sill cock (water faucet) or downspout in order to receive roof(...) Read More
- SplineA thin piece of wood used to strengthen the joint; fitted into the slots on the edges of two joined boards. Read More
- Split LevelA house in which various sections of the floor plan have different floor and ceilings heights. The split-level home design gained significant(...) Read More
- SpreadNumber of basis points over a base rate index. Read More
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