A specially shaped piece of ceramic tile used at the edge of a counter to trap liquids. …
VA Loan
A loan through the Veterans Administration program, which allows most veterans to purchase a house without a down payment. …
Valley
The angled intersection between two roof planes where water collects and runs off the roof. Valleys are often protected with special metal flashing because they must handle heavy water flow without …
Valuation
The estimated worth or price. The act of valuation by appraisal. …
Vapor Barrier
A material such as plastic that prevents the passage of moisture. …
Vara
A vara (the "Spanish yard") is a traditional Spanish and Portuguese unit of length, historically used in land measurement, particularly in Latin America and the southwestern United States. Vara values …