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...

Vitreous clay

A clay with a glazed surface that will not absorb water. Vitreous clay tile liners are usually installed in fireplace flues of site fabricated fireplaces.

Vulnerability

A measure of the possibility of something occurring

Wainscot

The wooden paneling of the lower part of an interior wall up to the dado height in a room.