Whole-House Surge Protector

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• Grade (Wood Flooring)

  NWFA appearance classifications (Clear, Select, #1/#2 Common) based on color variation, knots, and character — a look-and-cost choice, no…

• Whole-House Ventilation

  A planned system delivering fresh outdoor air, increasingly required as homes are built and remodeled tighter.

• Whole-House Filtration

  Point-of-entry treatment (sediment/carbon) for all household water, plumbed at the service entrance.

• Wire Gauge (AWG)

  The American Wire Gauge sizing of conductors to their amperage. Undersized wire on a too-large breaker is a fire hazard.

• Water Softener

  Equipment that removes hardness minerals to protect pipes, fixtures, and water heaters. Often added during a plumbing remodel.

• Working Clearance

  Required clear space in front of a panel (about 36 in. deep, 30 in. wide). Remodels can't bury or block a panel.

• Water Service Line

  The pipe from the municipal main or well to the house. Old galvanized or lead service lines are often replaced during major remodels.

• Zoning (HVAC)

  Dampers and thermostats dividing a house into independently controlled areas for comfort and efficiency, common with two-story homes.