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Z BAR
4" to 6" long wire, which is formed into the letter Z, which is used to tie the exterior and interior walls of a cavity wall together.

Z FLASHING
Galvanized steel, aluminum or plastic, in the shape of a Z, which prevents water penetration when installed at horizontal joints.

Z-CHANNEL
Flashing, shaped in the form of a Z, which is used along a horizontal edge between abutting vertical exterior wall panels. Any water that seeps into the joint is then directed outward by gravity to the outside of the wall.

Z-FRAME GATE
A diagonal cross support in the shape of a Z is used for the main structure of this type of sturdy gate.

Z-TIE
Metal tie used to unite masonry walls.

ZEOLITE
A group of hydrated sodium aluminosilicates, either natural or synthetic, with ion exchange properties.

ZERO CLEARANCE
The lack of a need for a specified distance between a well-insulated heating unit or metal wood burning fireplace and a combustible surface.

ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT
The zero clearance throat improves the accuracy and quality of a cut.

ZERO LINE
The point in earthmoving where an imaginary line denotes a place where no cutting or filling is required.

ZERO LOT LINE
Lot where a home is set to the lot boundary, which leaves very little space between the houses.

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