OC (on-center) - The distance from the center of one regularly spaced framing member to the next. Studs and joists are commonly 16 or 24 inches OC.

Primer - A first coating formulated to seal raw surfaces and hold succeeding finish coats.

Valley - The "V" shaped area of a roof where two sloping roofs meet. Water drains off the roof at the valleys.

Earnest Money - A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying.

Compression web - A member of a truss which connects the bottom and top chords and provides downward support.

Latch - A beveled metal tongue operated by a spring-loaded knob or lever. The tongue's bevel lets you close the door and engage the locking mechanism, if any, without using a key. Contrasts with dead bolt.

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.

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