Glossary Category:

Substrate

A material used below an exposed material such as a built-up roof is installed over a layer of felt paper. The felt paper is a substrate.

Subterranean

A term used to indicate that something is installed below the surface of the soil. A foundation is usually releveled with subterranean piers.

Suction side filter dryer

A filter dryer installed in the return refrigerant line of an air conditioning system. The dryer is used to neutralize acids

Surewall

(fiberglass wall) A trade name for a stucco like siding that is applied like stucco. Surewall has fiberglass fibers embedded in it for increased strength.