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Athens GA Construction Terms Glossary
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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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