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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.
Zone:
The section of a building that is served by one heating
or cooling loop because it has noticeably distinct heating
or cooling
needs. Also, the
section of property that will be watered from a lawn sprinkler
system.
Zone Valve:
A device, usually placed near the heater or cooler,
which controls the flow of water or steam to parts of the
building; it
is controlled by
a zone thermostat.
Zoning:
A governmental process and specification which
limits the use of a property, e.g. single family use, high
rise residential use, industrial use, etc. Zoning laws may
limit where you can locate a structure. Also see Building
Codes.
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