| Dead loads |
| Loads that are fixed and include the weight of the building structure plus other fixed loads, such as mechanical equipment. |
| Dead wood |
| The non-structural, rough carpentry required for added nailing surfaces. |
| Deed |
| A written document that conveys or transfers title of real property. |
| Deed restrictions |
| Restrictions and conditions placed in the deed or recorded elsewhere by the Grantor for the purpose of limiting the use of the land by future owners. |
| Dimensional lumber |
| Standard, solid sawn framing materials such as 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, etc. Engineered lumber is sometimes used instead of dimensional lumber. |
| Double-hung window |
| A window designed with two sashes that slide vertically. |
| Drain tile (pipe) |
| Typically, a perforated plastic pipe installed around the footing to collect and divert subsurface water away from the foundation. |
| Draw |
| A payment issued for a specified amount of material and labor completed. |
| Drip edge |
| A continuous corrosion-resistant strip of metal that protects the roof edge. |
| Dry well |
| A method of disposing excess rain water directed from roofs. Typically consists of a well dug and filled with rock, stone, or gravel. Downspouts direct water into the dry well where the excess water is slowly absorbed into the earth. |
| Dry-in |
| Refers to an early stage of construction where the house frame is built, enclosed, and temporarily protected from the weather. |
| Drywall |
| Used to cover interior walls and ceilings. Drywall consists of a gypsum core faced with heavy paper on both sides. Sometimes called sheetrock or gypsum board (gypboard). |
| Duct |
| A linear enclosure used to transfer hot and cold air to various rooms of the house. |
