Asphalt compound made more water resistant and durable with the addition of polymers. Applied as a water resistant coating for types of roofing or as a preservative coating on wood.
Modified degree-day method
A method used to estimate building heating loads by assuming that heat loss and gain is proportional to the equivalent heat-loss coefficient for the building envelope.
Modified epoxy emulsion mortar
Ceramic tile, thin-set, non-chemical resistant mortar that contains emulsion epoxy resins and hardeners, which are water resistant and cure rapidly.
Modify
(1) To change or alter, slightly or partially. (2) To limit or regulate.
Modillion
An ornamental block or bracket placed under a projecting cornice for support.
Modular
Units of standardized size or design, which can be arranged or fitted together in a variety of ways.
Modular construction
Construction in which the size of the building and the building materials are based on a common unit of measure.
Modular housing
Dwelling units constructed from components prefabricated in a factory and erected on the site.
Modular masonry unit
Concrete block that has named, not actual dimensions equal to the masonry unit size as manufactured plus one mortar joint thickness.
Module
(1) Any of a set of units designed to be arranged or joined in a variety of ways. (2) A detachable section or unit with a specific purpose. (3) A compact assembly working as a component of a larger unit. (4) Any of several standardized units used in the construction of building materials.
