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Section 9 | Home Care & Maintenance Flashing: Flat sheet metal inserted under roof shingles at overhangs and vent pipes, and above windows and door frames to keep rain water from penetrating the house structure. Flue: A vertical duct, constructed of sheet metal or clay, that channels smoke or gas fumes from a fireplace or gas furnace out of the home. Graphite Lubricant: A finely powdered graphite used as a lubricant. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI or GFI): A specialized electrical device that will interrupt electrical power where a weak electrical loss of ground occurs. Normally installed in areas where water may be present. Grout: A white or colored plaster-like mortar compound used to fill spaces between ceramic tiles. Header: A heavy timber that spans open spaces in walls, over doors and windows, and provides support to structural members above it. Hose Bib: The exterior faucet connection for lawn and garden hoses. Joint Compound: A plaster-like compound, used with drywall tape, to join sheets of drywall into a smooth, continuous panel. Joists: A series of parallel beams stretched from wall to wall on which to attach floor or ceiling materials. Lockset: A door lock. Masonry Wall Ties: The metal pieces that tie masonry veneer to the frame of the home, or, when pouring concrete, the metal pieces that hold concrete foundation wall forms in place until the concrete cures. Mastic: A construction adhesive that is thick and waterproof. Moldings: Shaped strips of ornamental wood used around doors and windows. Also used for base molding, tile molding, chair rails, and for exterior area molding. Moldings finish the junction of different materials or shapes. Nail Pops: A nail that comes loose from a stud and pushes the joint compound up. Caused by normal wood shrinkage and home settlement. Petcock: A small valve located on the side of the sprinkling system vacuum breaker that releases air. Pointing: The filling and finishing of brick mortar and stone cement masonry joints. Resilient Flooring: Vinyl flooring used in areas such as kitchens, halls, and bathrooms. Retaining Wall: Timber, masonry, or stone that is assembled into a wall and then backfilled with soil. Ridge Vent: An open vent system located along roof peaks, which, in conjunction with soffit vents, creates a natural air ventilation. Scaling: In concrete, the breaking away of the top surface of the concrete, caused by a freeze/thaw cycle. In painting, the flaking or peeling away of paint. Silicone: A synthetic lubricating compound with high resistance to temperature change and water. When added to caulking, it extends elasticity properties and increases the life of the caulking. Sill Plates: A support member laid on the top of the foundation wall that serves as a base for the wall framing. Soffit Vent: A vent located under the ceiling of a roof overhang. Spackle: See joint compound. Edition July 2019 | 79