Setback

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  The structural panel layer (plywood or OSB) attached to studs or rafters that braces the frame and provides a base for siding, roofing, o…

• Section (Drawing)

  A drawing showing the structure as if sliced vertically, revealing how floors, walls, and roof assemble and stack — used to communicate c…

• Slab

  A poured concrete floor or foundation surface. Moving plumbing in a slab-on-grade home means saw-cutting and patching concrete — a signif…

• Sealant

  A material applied to a surface or joint to block the passage of water, air, or stains. Stone counters, grout, and exterior penetrations…

• Stop-Work Order

  An official order halting construction, usually for working without a permit or a code/safety violation. Work cannot resume until the iss…

• Scope of Work

  The detailed written description of exactly what the contractor will and will not do on the project. The single most important document f…

• Stud

  A vertical framing member in a wall (typically 2x4 or 2x6) spaced 16 or 24 inches on center, forming the structure to which sheathing and…

• Scaffold

  A temporary elevated work platform system. Proper scaffolding is a regulated safety item on multi-story exterior and high-ceiling interio…