Wolmanized

A trade name of a wood treatment process that renders wood resistant to rot and insect damage.

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.

Usage

The act of using something such as electrical power. One refers to electrical energy consumption as power usage over a period of time.