Part of the interior window frame that, like a shelf, extends horizontally across the lower part of the opening. …
Special Assessment
An amount of money levied upon owners in a homeowners' association for the purpose of public improvements. …
Special Deposit Account
An account required in rehabilitation mortgages. Restoration and remodeling funds included in the loan are disbursed from the special deposit account to the appropriate contractors as work is …
Specifications
The written requirements for materials, equipment, and construction systems and standards. …
Speculation Home
A home that has been built without a buyer. …
Splash Block
A slanted block used to divert runoff water from a downspout away from the foundation. …