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Glossary Category:

Crawlspace

Area where crawling space is provided to gain access to equipment or structure. This may be the area between the underside of a structure and the soil in pier and beam type foundations

Creosoted

A term used to define lumber that has been treated with creosote at high temperatures and pressures. The creosote reduces the rate of decay that will usually occur in wood.

Cripple Stud

A shortened stud usually of 2X4 inch wood that us used to support the header beams over doors and/or windows.

Cross Connection

Any physical connection or arrangement between potable water and any possible source of contamination.

Crush box

(of foundation grade beam) A cardboard or foam box used below foundation grade beams to create a void between the soil and the concrete grade beams. This has not proven to be effective so its use is not recommended.