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Warranty:
In construction there are two general types of warranties. One
is provided by the manufacturer of a product such as roofing material or an
appliance. The second is a warranty for the labor. For example, a roofing
contract may include a 30 year material warranty a and a 5 year labor warranty.
- Many (but not all ) new homes and
remodels come with a one year warranty. Any major issues found
during the first year should be communicated to the builder/remodelor at once. Small items can
be saved up and presented to the builder/remodelor in a letter on the eleventh month anniversary of
the closing. This gives the builder/remodelor one month to make the necessary corrections.
Water closet: A plumbing fixture having a water-containing receptor which receives
liquid and solid body waste and, upon actuation (flushing), conveys the waste
through a trap way into a gravity drainage system.
Water
saving toilet: A classification of toilet that uses no more than 3.5
gallons and no less than 1.6 gallons per flush.
Watt: A measure of the electrical requirement of an appliance
calculated by multiplying voltage x amperage. For example: a 1600 watt hair dryer which
uses '110' volt power needs about 15 amps.
Wet or Dry Surface Plastic Roof Cement: Superior
performance in cold and wet applications. Performs as a general-purpose exterior repair
and maintenance material on damp or dry surfaces. Stops roof and other leaks fast.
Woven valley: Method of valley
construction in which shingles from both sides of the valley extend across the valley and
are woven together by overlapping alternate courses as they are applied. The valley
flashing is not exposed.
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