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Term Definition
E&O Insurance. Errors and Omissions Insurance.  
E. 1. Represents the modulus of elasticity. 2. Represents volts (electromotive force).  
E. Switch (Snap, General Use). A form of general use switch so constructed that it can be installed in flush device boxes or on outlet box covers, or otherwise used in conjunction with wiring systems recognized by these regulations.  
E.P.S. Expanded Polystyrene.  
EA. Exhaust Air.  
Eagle Beak. A 6-inch x 3/4 inch outside corner ceramin tile trim shape tile.  
Earlywood. Springwood.  
Earth Pigment. Pigments which occur as deposits in earth and are removed by mining; such pigments as a whole are permanent in color, non-bleeding, and are not readily changed by heat, light, moisture, and alkalis.  
Earthquake. Movement in the earths crust that produces horizontal and vertical movement on the ground surface.  
Earthwork. An embankment or other construction made of earth; any work involving movement or use of soil and other earthen material.  
Eased Edges. 1. The slight rounding of the corners of a piece of finish lumber. 2. A tapered, slightly rounded factory edge of gypsum board.  
Easement. 1. A right to utilize real property owned by another. 2. An interest in land owned by another that entitles its holder to a specific limited use.  
Eastern Frame. see Balloon Frame.  
Eastern Method. see Pick and Dip.  
Eave Trough. Gutter for catching rain water at the eaves of a sloping roof.  
Eave Vent. A usually screened opening at the eave line to allow a free flow of ventilation air into the underroof area.  
EAVES. The part of a roof that extends beyond the exterior walls below it.  
Eccentric. Not having common centers; offcenter.  
Eccentrically Braced Frame (EBF). A diagonal braced frame in which a least one end of each bracing member connects to a beam a short distance from a beam-to-column connection or from another beam-to-brace connection.  
Eccentricity. The distance from the application of a structural load to the axis or centroid of the carrying member.  
Eclectic. Architectural design based on picking and choosing from various styles; see Pastiche.  
Ecology. A branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments.  
Economic Life. The period of time a property will produce sufficient income after expenses to justify its continued operation.  
Economic Obsolescence. Depreciation; the rction in value of real property caused by extrinsic factors such as a declining neighborhood, a factory closure, or unsuitable zoning.  
Economic. Profitable; careful, efficient, and prudent use of resources.  
Economizer Cycle. Not an individual system, it is a modification of the single zone system, terminal reheat, multi-zone, dual duct, and variable air volume (VAV); it is a modification that controls and adjusts motorized dampers to draw in outside air when it is advantageous for rced cooling energy.  
Economy Brick. A brick larger than standard.  
Economy. Efficient and concise use of resources.  
Ecosystem. A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.  
Eco-tech. Green design.  

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