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Galvanized: A thin coating of zinc that covers iron or steel to prevent rust.

Z-Bar Flashing: Bent, galvanized metal flashing that's installed above a horizontal trim board of an exterior window, door, or brick run. It prevents water from getting behind the trim/brick and into the home.

Termite Shield: A shield, usually of galvanized metal, placed in or on a foundation wall or around pipes to prevent the passage of termites.

Step Flashing: Flashing application method used where a vertical surface meets a sloping roof plane. 6' X 6' galvanized metal bent at a 90 degree angle, and installed beneath siding and over the top of shi . . . View Full Definition

Flue: The pipe or conduit that allows combustion gasses to exit the house.

Ducts: The heating system. Usually round or rectangular metal pipes installed for distributing warm (or cold) air from the furnace to rooms in the home. Also a tunnel made of galvanized metal or r . . . View Full Definition