CONSTRUCTION DICTIONARY

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WALKUP:
A small apartment building with rental units on upper floors and no elevator. The tenant literally has to walk up to her apartment unit.

WALL BACKERS:
Wood boards that have been placed within walls where extra strength will be required to attach objects such as hand rails or towel racks.

WAREHOUSE:
A large building used for receiving and storing goods, materials or merchandise.

WATER TABLE:
The natural accumulation level of water either above or below ground, often used for well purposes. May also refer to the distance from the surface of the land to the location of the water.

WARPED:
In reference to a wood board that is bent out of shape.

WEATHER STRIPPING:
Any material used to prevent air and moisture infiltration around doors or windows.

WIND: (or wynd)
In reference to a wood board that has twisted.

WINDOW HEADER:
A lintel (beam) located over a window to carry/redirect any load from above the window to the side studs.

WINDOW WELL:
A small metal or masonry retaining wall placed around windows that are below or partially below grade level. Allows light and access to the window while keeping earth away from the opening.

WOOD FILLER:
A colored paste used to fill and level off any imperfections found in finished wood surfaces.

WORK TRIANGLE: (found in a kitchen)
The traffic pattern between the stove, sink and refrigerator. Important to consider when designing an efficient kitchen layout.