Part of a panel that will be next to the framing members of a structure.
Back taxes
Taxes owed from a prior year.
Back title letter
Letter given by the title company to an attorney (with former title ins. information) to aid in his examination of the title for new title insurance purposes.
Back vent
Plumbing fixture's separate vent in a building drainage system.
Back wall
The wall facing an observer who is standing at the entrance to a room, shower or tub shower.
Back wash
The process of cleaning a filter by reversing the flow of water through it. Dirt is sent to waste.
Back weld
Also called a backing weld it is applied to the back side of a joint.
Back-butter
The spreading of a bond coat to the backs of ceramic tile just before the tile is placed.
Back-end fees
Commission received by a syndicator when real estate is sold and are typically paid after the investors receive their initial investment plus return.
Back-end ratio
Lender calculations by which debt (principal, interest, property taxes and insurance + other monthly bills) is compared with gross monthly income.
