Trade terms guides

AFCI addresses dangerous arcing and GFCI addresses ground-fault shock hazards. Confirm the required protection for each circuit with the electrician.

Plan enclosure testing early enough to locate and repair leaks, then keep the final result with the house and HVAC documentation.

For profiled interior trim, coping accommodates an imperfect inside corner. Choose the joint with the material, finish, and approved sample in view.

Book the template when the installed cabinet layout and required fixtures are ready. Put a decision-maker on site and control every change afterward.

Specify the finish level with the final paint and lighting, then approve a representative sample before the crew finishes the whole house.

Kick-out flashing sends roof runoff away from the wall. Assign the roofer, WRB installer, and siding crew before anyone closes the junction.

Request a load calculation for the actual house, then coordinate equipment selection and duct design before the HVAC package is ordered.

Choose a complete water-piping system with the plumber, then specify its connections, installation instructions, and inspection requirements.

RESNET grades describe installation quality. Agree the required standard and inspection visit before covering the insulation.

Structured wiring needs a room-by-room plan, labeled cable runs, and an agreed test standard. Separate installed wiring from internet activation.

A water-resistive barrier manages rain that gets behind siding. Check the complete drainage path, including openings and penetrations, before covering it.

A sill pan collects water at the bottom of a window opening and routes it outside. The window, pan, flashing, and wall barrier need one compatible detail.