City of Virginia Beach Pattern Book blue prints or plans; a set of specifications; any allowances; a
construction timetable, including starting and completion dates; a set price for the work, or a time and materials formula; a payment schedule; a written warrantee; and a clause which outlines how any disputes will be resolved. Like all contracts, you should engage an attorney to review a construction contract before you sign it.
Construction documents – A term used to represent all drawings, specifications, addenda, and other pertinent construction information associated with the construction of a specific project.
Construction, drywall – A type of construction in which the interior wall finish is applied in a dry condition – generally in the form of sheet materials or wood paneling – as opposed to plaster.
Construction, frame – A type of construction in which the structural components are wood or depend upon a wood frame for support.
Contractor – A company licensed to perform construction activities. In most states, a general contractor's license and some specialty contractor's workmen's
licenses don't require compliance with bonding, compensation and similar regulations. Some of the
specialty contractor licenses involve extensive training, testing and/or insurance requirements. There are various types of contractors: • General contractor – Responsible
for the execution,
supervision and overall coordination of a project and may also perform some of the individual construction tasks. Most general contractors are not licensed to perform all specialty trades and must hire specialty contractors for such tasks (i.e. electrical, plumbing, etc.).
Pattern Book Appendices: Appendix B: Glossary: Construction Terms
Counter flashing – A metal flashing usually used on chimneys at the roofline to cover shingle flashing and used to prevent moisture entry.
Crawl space – A shallow space below the living quarters of a house. Normally enclosed by the foundation wall and having a dirt floor.
Cricket – A second roof built on top of the primary roof to increase the slope of the roof or valley. A saddle-shaped, peaked construction
• Remodeling contractor – A general contractor who specializes in remodeling work.
• Specialty contractor – Licensed to perform a specialty task (i.e. electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling and asbestos abatement).
• Subcontractor – A general or specialty contractor who works for another general contractor.
Cooling load – The amount of cooling required to keep a building at a specified temperature during the summer, usually 78°F, regardless of outside temperature.
Corbel – The triangular, decorative and supporting member that holds a mantel or horizontal shelf.
Corner braces – Diagonal braces at the corners of the framed structure designed to stiffen and strengthen the wall.
Cornice – Overhang of a pitched roof, usually consisting of a fascia board, a soffit, and appropriate trim moldings.
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