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Definition of Barrel Vault

Barrel Vault

A vaulted ceiling of semi-circular shape, creating a dome-like appearance.


Related Terms:

Vaulted ceiling

An arched ceiling.


Vaulted Ceiling

A ceiling that angles upward on one or both sides to create volume in the room.


aterial used to cover the interior framed areas of walls and ceilings



Coffered Ceiling

A ceiling with recessed square panels, bordered with trim for ornamental purposes.


Flat Ceiling

A ceiling with no change in elevation.


Insulated Ceiling (I.C.)

Marking on recessed lighting fixture indicating that it is designed for direct insulation contact.


Tray ceiling

A flat ceiling with a raised center portion.


Tray Ceiling

A decorative ceiling treatment used to add volume and/or height to a room. 2 Common types are: 1) Angled area toward the center leading to a flat ceiling surface, and 2) Stepped square edged leading toward the center of the ceiling.


aterial used to cover the interior framed areas of walls and ceilings



Bonus Room

A room with no specifically designated function, unlike a living room, bedroom, or kitchen. Is not included in the initial square footage.


Coffered Ceiling

A ceiling with recessed square panels, bordered with trim for ornamental purposes.


Earnest money

A deposit made by potential home buyers during negotiations with the seller. The sum shows a seller that a buyer is serious about purchasing the property. The money usually is counted toward the down payment.


Fiat Money

Fiat Money is paper currency made legal tender by law or fiat. It is not backed by gold or silver and is not necessarily redeemable in coin. This practice has had widespread use for about the last 70 years. If governments produce too much of it, there is a loss of confidence. Even so, governments print it routinely when they need it. The value of fiat money is dependent upon the performance of the economy of the country which issued it. Canada's currency falls into this category.


Flat Ceiling

A ceiling with no change in elevation.


Insulated Ceiling (I.C.)

Marking on recessed lighting fixture indicating that it is designed for direct insulation contact.


Money Laundering

This is the process by which "dirty money" generated by criminal activities is converted through legitimate businesses into assets that cannot be easily traced back to their illegal origins.


Tray ceiling

A flat ceiling with a raised center portion.


Tray Ceiling

A decorative ceiling treatment used to add volume and/or height to a room. 2 Common types are: 1) Angled area toward the center leading to a flat ceiling surface, and 2) Stepped square edged leading toward the center of the ceiling.


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.


 

 

 

 

 

 

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