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Z-bar flashing

Bent, galvanized metal flashing that's installed above a horizontal trim board of an exterior window, door, or brick run. It prevents water from getting behind the trim/brick and into the home.

Zero-lot lines

Houses built without space between them and with little or no yard.

Zero-lot lines

Houses built without space between them and with little or no yard.

Zone

The section of a building that is served by one heating or cooling loop because it has noticeably distinct heating or cooling needs. Also, the section of property that will be watered from a lawn sprinkler system.

Zone valve

A device, usually placed near the heater or cooler, which controls the flow of water or steam to parts of the building; it is controlled by a zone thermostat.

Zoning

Local government regulations relating to the use of real property.

Zoning

Local government regulations relating to the use of real property.

Zoning

A governmental process and specification which limits the use of a property e.g. single family use, high rise residential use, industrial use, etc. Zoning laws may limit where you can locate a structure. Also see building codes.

Zoning variance

A one-time modification of existing zoning law.

Friday, July 25th, 2008
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