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Section 9 | Home Care & Maintenance BUILDER GLOSSARY OF TERMS You may find these terms in your Homeowner’s Guide or you may have heard your Community Team discussing them. Aerator: A small removable extension at the tip of a sink spout that mixes streaming water with air to reduce splashing and conserve water. Air Gap: A safety device on kitchen sinks that prevents contaminated sink water from being drawn back into the dishwasher. Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI): A new type of circuit installed in bedrooms to help prevent electrical shocks and “arcing” of current at an electrical outlet. Ball Cock: A device in toilets consisting of a valve connected by a lever with a floating ball. The valve opens when the ball is raised, and shuts when the ball is lowered. Baseboard: A decorative and protective wood molding positioned where the wall meets the floor. Bleeder Nut: A nut located on the copper pipe near the interior main water shut-off valve, that unscrews to drain water from exterior sprinkler system vacuum breakers for winterizing. Circuit Breaker: A switching device, located in the electrical service panel, that opens and closes electrical circuits and automatically shuts off electricity to the circuit should it become overloaded. Once the electrical load is reduced, the breaker switch can be turned back on to resume normal service. Concrete Dusting: A fine dust that accumulates on finished concrete surfaces. Condenser: An exterior element of the air conditioning system which expels heat to the outside air. Corner Bead: An angled metal edging used to protect and form an edge where drywall sheets meet at outside corners. Damper: An adjustable valve in the ductwork of the heating system that can be opened or closed to control the flow of air-conditioned or heated air throughout the home. Also, a device in a fireplace or gas heater that controls the air draft up the chimney. Dehumidifier: An electrical appliance that removes humidity from the air. Delamination: The separation of the top plies or laminate from the base to which they are attached. In vanity and kitchen countertops, the warping or detachment of laminate material from the wood substrate. Drywall: Also known as gypsum board or sheetrock, these large sheets are attached to the wall studs and ceiling framing to construct the walls and ceilings of the home. Efflorescence: A white powdery substance that can form on new block, brick, or stucco finishes. It is composed of water soluble salts that are present in masonry materials and that rise to the surface via water evaporation. Face Frame: The front of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, to which hinged doors can be attached. Fascia: The exterior horizontal trim around rafters. Also positioned directly behind gutters and over gable trim boards. Fillers: Wood putty used in preparation for painting to fill holes or cracks in wood. Filler Board: Cabinet grade wood used to fill gaps that occur between cabinets and wall openings. 78 | Edition July 2019