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Glossary group: H

Heat Rough

  • March 5, 2021
  • Mike

Work performed by the Heating Contractor after the stairs and interior walls are built. This includes installing all duct work and flue pipes. Sometimes, the furnace and fireplaces are installed at this stage of construction.

Heat pump

  • March 5, 2021
  • Mike

A mechanical device which uses compression and decompression of gas to heat and/or cool a house.

Heat meter

  • March 5, 2021
  • Mike

An electrical municipal inspection of the electric meter breaker panel box.

Heating load

  • March 5, 2021
  • Mike

The amount of heating required to keep a building at a specified temperature during the winter, usually 65° F, regardless of outside temperature.

Hearth

  • March 5, 2021
  • Mike

The fireproof area directly in front of a fireplace. The inner or outer floor of a fireplace, usually made of brick, tile, or stone.

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