A hollow wall formed by firmly linked masonry walls, providing an insulating air space between.
Cavity, ceiling
Lighting zone that is from the lighting fixture level to the ceiling, which is one of the three light zones, used to design a lighting system. The value of the reflected light is figured into the formula which specifies the type and number of lighting fixtures ideal for a room.
Cavity, floor
Lighting zone, which is from the floor to the work level that is one of the three light zones, used to design a lighting system. The value of the reflected light is figured into the formula which specifies the type and number of lighting fixtures ideal for a room.
Cavity, room
Lighting zone that is from the light fixture level to the work level, which is one of the three light zones, used to design a lighting system. The value of the reflected light is figured into the formula which specifies the type and number of lighting fixtures ideal for a room.
Cease and desist order
Judicial order prohibiting a person or business from doing something and is usually issued by the Court when unlawful activity is occurring.
Cease and desist petition
A notice filed by a homeowner, which notifies the Secretary of State that a certain premises is not for sale, puts real estate brokers on notice that the premises has no implied invitation to be solicited.
Cedar
One of a group of wide spreading coniferous trees of the pine family, this fragrant, durable wood is rot resistant.
Cedar shake
Also called handsplits, cedar shakes are hand cut to a 18" or 24" length and may be either tapered or constant in thickness. Depending on whether they are medium or heavy, the blunt end may be 1Ú2 to 1 1Ú4 inches thick. As cedar shakes age they turn from the reddish brown color to gray-brown. Good drainage is essential so that there is no leakage, the pitch of the roof must not be less than 4 in 1(2) Installation should be with no more than 10 inches of exposure of the thicker end. Installation is done over roofing felt and may be laid on spaced or solid roof sheathing and add to the structural stiffness of the roof.
Cedar shingles
Flat, machine-cut wooden shingles between 16 to 24 inches and originally tan in color, fading to gray. Since they are capable of catching fire, they must be treated with a fire retardant to get a Class C rating but may still cause an increase in insurance rates.
