A term used to describe heat energy lost from a water heater tank.
Standby loan
Short-term loan that is made to bridge the term between the end of one loan and the beginning of another. Also called a bridge loan.
Standby power generator
Electrical generator that is used to supply electricity when there is a failure in the primary electrical supply. The generator is powered by an internal combustion engine.
Standing seam metal roof
Metal roofing panels that are fastened with interlocking seams that fold over at right angles to the plane of the panels. The panels comes in two types, some that are folded and crimped together during installation and some have already folded seams that are slid together.
Standpipe
(1) Open vertical pipe that receives water from an automatic washing machine. (2) The vertical pipe run supplying water to a fire sprinkler system.
Staple gun
Device, electric, manual or air powered, which drives stapes into a material, such as wood.
Staples
Fasteners for materials that are shaped like the letter U.
Stapling hammer
Hammer shaped device that places and drives staples into a surface when the head is struck against that surface.
Star drill
Hand-held drill, with a cutting end shaped like an X with the center of the X being slightly pointed, which is used to cut through rock. The drill turns slightly each time it is hit by a sledge hammer, while it is being held against the rock, forcing the rock to split eventually.
