Lender calculation comparing a borrower's monthly housing expense (principal, interest, taxes & insurance) to gross monthly income.
Frontage
The linear measurement of a piece of land along a lake, river, street or highway.
Frost
The condensation and freezing of moisture in the air. Tender plants will suffer extensive damage or die when exposed to frost.
Frost date
Frost dates are important to know for your gardening zone or planting area. This is the average expected last frost date for your area.
Frost free date
The approximate date of the last killing frost of spring.
Frost hardy
Plants that are able to survive winter frosts without damage to their leaves (i.e. evergreens) or damage to dormant stems, buts or roots (i.e. deciduous plants). Very much relative to geographic areas.
Frost heave
Problem caused when the water beneath the soil under a structure freezes, moving the structure upward.
Frost line
Depth of frost penetration in the ground; bottom of footings should always be below this line.
Frost resistance
Ability of certain ceramic tiles to withstand freeze/thaw conditions with minimal effect. Frost-resistance of ceramic tile is dependent on the tile's porosity and water absorption levels. Frost-resistance testing is defined by ASTM test methods.
Frost tender
These plants will be damaged or killed by even the lightest of winter frosts. Most evident would be tropical plants stretched to a cooler zone.
