Category 3 Water

As defined by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, Category 3 water is grossly contaminated and can contain pathogenic, toxigenic or other harmful agents and can cause significant adverse reactions to humans if contacted or consumed....

Coping Flashing

The flashing detail placed over the top of an exposed wall at the roof or at horizontal interfaces between siding materials.  In the case of a wall cap it is usually composed of metal, used to cover or shield the top of the wall below and cover the top of the upper...

Xs

(2Xs 2×4 siding) The X is short for by such as a 2 by 4 inch plank can be indicated by a 2X4 inch plank.

Xylol

An aromatic hydrocarbon which is distilled from coal tar. It is used as a solvent for synthetic resins and gums.

Zeolite

A material used in water softeners that attracts colloidal particles in water and retains them until the material is subject to water with a high concentration of salt dissolved in it. When in the presence of salt water