Supplementary General Conditions One of the contract
documents, prepared by the architect, that may modify pro-
visions of the general conditions of the contract.
Temperature Reinforcing Lightweight deformed steel
rods or wire mesh placed in concrete to resist possible
cracks from expansion or contraction due to temperature
changes.
Time of Completion The number of days (calendar or
working) or the actual date by which completion of the work
is required.
Truss A structure made up of three or more members, with
each member designed to carry basically a tension or a com-
pression force. The entire structure in turn acts as a beam.
Ve n e e r A thin covering of valuable material over a less
expensive body, e.g., brick on a wood frame building.
Wainscot Protective or decorative covering applied or
built into the lower portion of a wall.
Wall Bearing In cases where a floor, roof, or ceiling rests on
a wall, the wall is designed to carry the load exerted. These
types of walls are also referred to as load-bearing walls.
Wall Covering The exterior wall skin consisting of panels
or sheets and including their attachment, trim, fascia, and
weather sealants.
Wall Nonbearing Wall not relied upon to support a struc-
tural system.
Water Closet More commonly known as a toilet.
Working Drawing The actual plans (drawings and illus-
trations) from which the building will be built. They show
how the building is to be built and are included in the con-
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