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Home Remodeling and Construction 101:
Glossary of Terms - D

By Allen Shapiro

Easement

An easement is a formal contract, establishing a right, held by one person to make specific, limited use of land owned by another person. An easement is granted by the owner of the property for the convenience, or ease, of the person using the property. Common easements include the right to pass across the property, the right to construct and maintain a roadway across the property, the right to construct a pipeline under the land, or a power line over the land.

Eaves

Eaves are the edges of roof that run parallel to the ground. Gutters are usually installed along the eaves to carry off rainwater and snowmelt away from the roof.

Eaves Flashing

Eaves flashing are the additional layer of roofing material applied at the eaves to help prevent damage from water backup.

Edging Strips

Boards nailed along eaves and rakes after cutting back existing wood shingles to provide secure edges for re-roofing with asphalt shingles.

Electrical Circuit

Electrical circuit is the group of outlets or other electrical devices that connect to a fuse box or breaker panel.

Electrical Entrance Package

An electrical entrance package is the entry point of the electrical power line to a building. Included are:

1. The 'strike' (location) where the overhead electrical lines connect to the house
2. The meter which measures the amount of power used
3. The 'electrical panel', 'circuit breaker box 'or 'fuse box' where the power can be shut off
4. The overload devices such a fuses or circuit breakers

Elevation

One of the five basic views found on plan or blueprints. This is an eye-level view of surfaces in the building.

Elongated Bowl

This term is commonly used to describe a toilet bowl, having dimensions of 14" wide by 18 1/2" long (from center of seat hinge holes to front outside rim edge).

EPA

EPA stands for the United States Environmental Protection Agency [http://www.epa.gov/]

Estimating

Estimating is the process of calculating the cost of a project. There are two types of estimating.

1. An accurate estimating is a formal and exact process during which a professional project manager, assigned by your home improvement company, will learn your needs and wishes and will measure and calculate the cost and timeline for the project.
2. A "ballpark" estimate. This is a simple and faster estimate where costs for a certain project are calculated based on your requirement but without taking measures. This type of estimate will provide you with or a quick approximate estimate for your project. Many homeowners use this type of estimate to save time while considering the profitability of a project

Exhaust Ventilation

Exhaust ventilation is the mechanical removal of air from a portion of a building (e.g., from a bathroom fan, kitchen range hood, clothes dryer or central exhaust fan. Air is removed through the ducts and is released outside the house. Exhaust ventilation is important to allow air circulation and to control humidity.

This glossary is provided by Remodeling California Inc. as part of the company's comprehensive Service Pledge. We, at Remodeling California Inc., believe that by providing you with knowledge and education, we assist you in making the right decisions regarding the types of services and products you may need or want.

The terms in this glossary are commonly used during home remodeling projects. These terms will be included in the estimate, plans, designs, and contract and usually translate into optional services and final charges. Please feel free to contact us with any question.

This glossary is provided by Remodeling California Inc. as part of the company's comprehensive Service Pledge. We, at Remodeling California Inc., believe that by providing you with knowledge and education, we assist you in making the right decisions regarding the types of services and products you may need or want.

The terms in this glossary are commonly used during home remodeling projects. These terms will be included in the estimate, plans, designs, and contract and usually translate into optional services and final charges. Please feel free to contact us with any question.

Allen Shapiro is a senior project manager for Remodeling California Inc., a leader in the Home Improvement industry. For more information about House Remodeling, feel free to Email Allen Shapiro or call (800) 724-9946.