Across
- 3. the woody surface layer of a tree
- 5. boards or plywood installed over joists on which the finish floor is made
- 6. plants that grow for one year without flowering then produce flowers or fruits the second year
- 8. a compound for filling in joints and cracks
- 10. a shield placed on the foundation wall or around pipes to keep termites out
- 13. a straight, sleeve-like fitting with female connections at both ends
- 14. a measure for electrical resistance
Down
- 1. the wood structure that gives a building its shape and strength
- 2. exactly perpendicular or vertical at right angles to the floor
- 4. a drain mechanism that uses a lever/rod to raise a drain stopper
- 7. prevents wastewater from being drawn back into supply lines
- 9. the maximum depth at which soil freezes during the winter season
- 11. a material that does not allow electrical current to flow through it
- 12. using plants or objects in order to draw attention to a place