The act of sowing seeds or cuttings in the ground where they are to grow.
Insolation
The solar power density incident on a surface of stated area and orientation, usually expressed as Watts per square meter or BTU per square foot per hour.
Insoluble
Cannot be dissolved in liquid.
Insolvent
Unable to pay debts as they come due. Without funds.
Inspection
Examination or review, which compares objects by use of an acceptable standard to rate quality and to guarantee consistency.
Inspection fee
Fee paid to a professional, to determine the physical condition of a home, to supplement the information in the appraisal report and is often required by the lender.
Inspection report
After an inspection, a written report is submitted, detailing the condition of the home's foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical system, heating, air conditioning, fireplaces, kitchen, bathrooms, roof, exterior and interior.
Inspector
A person who inspects. An official examiner.
Installation
The process of bonding tiles to the intended surface; the finished tiled surface (also known as tile laying or tile fixing).
Installation bed
The components of a tile installation applied to the subsurface, including reinforcing or protective backing, bonding materials, tile and grout.
