Homewyse Definitions: M
M
macadam
machine excavation
machine finished limestone
machine stress rated lumber
machined surface
machine-tooled limestone
machine-tooled limestone
madison clips
magnesium
magnetic catch
magnetic stud finder
magnetite
mahogany
mail slot
main
main bar
main beam
main contractor
main couple
main girder
main office expense
main rafter
main runner
main sewer
main stack
main tie
main vent
main water shut-off valve
mainfold
maintainer
maintenance
maintenance bond
maintenance fee
maintenance period
major diameter
majority
maker
make-up air
makeup air unit
makeup water
male connector
male fitting
male IPS
male iron pipe
male nipple
male plug
male thread
malleability
malleable case iron
mallet
man hour
management
management agreement
management fee
management survey
mandrel
mandrel test
manganese
manhole
manifest
manifold
manila paper
manipulative joint
manometer, draft gauge
manometer, dry
mansard roof
mansion
mantel
manual
manual crane
manufactured gas
manufactured housing
manufactured wood, LVL, glulam
manufacturers specifications
manufacturing defects
manufacturing milling machine
map act
maple
marble
marbling
margin
margin of security
margin strip
margin trowel
marginal bar
marginal land or property
marginal tax bracket
marine glue
marine grade plywood
marine paint
mark out
marked face
market absorption rate
market analysis
market approach
market area
market comparison approach
market conditions
market data approach
market delineation
market price
market rent
market research
market study
market value
marketable title
marking gauge
markup
marl
marl brick
marquetry
marsh
martin lock
Martins cement
mask
masking
masking tape
mason
Masonite
masonry
masonry anchor
masonry bit
masonry block
masonry cement
masonry fill
masonry joint
masonry lintel
masonry mortar
masonry nail
masonry paint
masonry pointing
masonry primer
masonry reinforced wall
masonry reinforcing
masonry symbols
masonry unit
masonry veneer
masonry wall
masonry wall coping
masonry wall ties
masons hammer
masons joint
masons level
masons lime
masons line
masons putty
mass appraising
mass concrete
mast
master
master builder
master deed
master key
master keyed lock
master lease
master limited partnership
master mortgage loan
master plan
master planned community
master switch
Masterformat
Masterspec
masthead
mastic
mastic spreader or trowel
mat
mat foundation
match line
matched boards
material
material defect
material fact
material man
material mans lien
material safety data sheet
material schedule
matrix
matte
matte dip
matte finish
matte surfaced glass
maturity
maul
maximium demand
maximum financing
maximum occupancy load
maximum rated load
MBA
meager lime
mean
means of egress
measure
mechanical advantage
mechanical application
mechanical bond
mechanical cleaning
mechanical drawings
mechanical equipment
mechanical joint
mechanical pencil
mechanical plan
mechanical systems
mechanical tamper
mechanical taping tool
mechanical trowel
mechanical ventilation
mechanics lien
mechanism
media filtration
median
median price
mediate
mediation
medicine cabinet
medium
medium curing cutback
medium density fiberboard
medium density overlay
meeting of the minds
melamine
meld
melt
melt point
melt-through
member
membrane
membrane curing
membrane roofing
membrane waterproofing
mending plate
mensuration
mercury
mercury switch
merged credit report
merger
merger of title
merlon
mesh
mesh tape
messenger supported wiring
meta-anthracite
metal
metal arc cutting
metal corner
metal drip edge
metal edge support clips
metal fencing
metal framing
metal halide lamp
metal lath
metal primer
metal stud
metal ties
metal trim
metal wall ties
metal-clad cable
metallic paint
metallography
metal-protecting paint
metamorphic rock
meter
meter box
meter pan
meter socket
metes and bounds
methane
methyl methacrylate
metric measure
metric threads
metric ton
metric wrenches
metropolitan area
metropolitan statistical area (msa)
mezzanine
MGIC
mica
micro
microampere
microlam
micrometer
microstructure
middle rail
migration
mil
mild steel
mildecide
mildew
mildewstat
mile, nautical
mile, statute
milestone
milkiness
mill
mill file
mill finish
mill glaze
mill run
mill scale
millage rate
milled-each-end pipe
milligram
millimeter
milling cutters
milling machine
millwork
mineral admixture
mineral dust
mineral fiber
mineral fiber tile
mineral granules
mineral insulated metal sheathed cable
mineral lease
mineral rights
mineral spirits
mineral stabilizers
mineral surfaced felt
mineral surfaced roofing
mineral wool
minimum lot area
minimum rated
minispread
mini-warehouse
minor change
minor diameter
minority discount
minority interest
mint condition
mirror hanger
miscible
misrepresentation
mission house
mission stipple
mission tile
mist coat
mistake
miter
miter box
miter brad
miter clamp
miter cut
miter joint
miter plane
miter saw
miter square
mitered corners
mix
mixed in place
mixed-income housing
mixed-use development
mixer
mixing box
mixing time
mixing valve
MLS
mobile home aluminum roof coating
mobility
mock-up
mock-up testing
mod 24
model codes
model furnishings
model unit
modernize
modification
modification to contract
modified accelerated cost recovery system
modified annual percentage rate
modified bitumen
modified epoxy emulsion mortar
modified wood
modify
modillion
modular
modular buildings
modular construction
modular housing
modular masonry unit
modulation
module
modulus of elasticity
Mohs scale of hardness
moisture
moisture barrier
moisture content of wood
moisture density curve
moisture detector
moisture expansion
moisture meter
moisture migration
moisture proofing
moisture resistant panel
moisture sensor
moisture vapor transmission
mold
mold test kit
moldboard
molded brick
molded insulation
molding
molding cutter
molding profile
mole
molecule
moler brick
molly bolt
moment
Monel
monk bond
monkey tail
monkey wrench
monolithic concrete
monolithic pour
monolithic slab
monolithic slab foundation
monolithic terrazzo
monomer
monoplanar
monopost
Monotube pile
monthly association dues
month-to-month tenancy
monument
mopboard
mopping
morass
moratorium
Morgen scaffold
morro
mortar
mortar aggregate
mortar bed
mortar board
mortar box
mortar cement
mortar hoe
mortar joint
mortar joint finish
mortar mix
mortar mixer
mortar types
mortgage
mortgage acceleration clause
mortgage amortization
mortgage banker
mortgage bonds
mortgage broker
mortgage commitment
mortgage company
mortgage constant
mortgage correspondent
mortgage deed
mortgage discount
mortgage guarantee insurance company
mortgage instrument
mortgage insurance
mortgage interest deduction
mortgage lien
mortgage life insurance
mortgage market
mortgage origination fee
mortgage out
mortgage payment table
mortgage pool
mortgage REIT
mortgage release price
mortgage relief
mortgage requirement
mortgage risk rating
mortgage servicing
mortgage share agreement
mortgage-backed security
mortgagee
mortgagor
mortise
mortise and tenon
mortise chisel
mortise deadlock
mortise gauge
mortise lock
mortise machine
mortising chisel
mosaic
mosaic tile
motion sensor
motivated buyer
motivated seller
mottled
mottler brush
mottling
mounted tile
move-in condition
move-up buyer
mud
mud cracks
mud pan
mudsill
mulch
mule
mullion
mullion door
mullion windows
mullioned window
multi conductor cable
multi face fireplace
multi-dwelling property
multi-face fireplace
multi-family mortgage
multifold doors
multi-layer
multimedia filtration
multi-meter
multi-metering center
multi-outlet strip
multiple dwelling
Multiple Listing Service
multiple offers
multiple switching
multiplex
multiplier
multi-ply construction
multizone amplifier
multizone audio
multizone heating
multizone reciever
multizone system
multizone thermostat
municipal housing inspector
municipal lien
municipal sewer
muniments of title
muntin
muriatic acid
mushroom
mute
mutual assent
mutual consent
mutual funds
mutual savings banks
mylar
macadam
machine excavation
machine finished limestone
machine stress rated lumber
machined surface
machine-tooled limestone
machine-tooled limestone
madison clips
magnesium
magnetic catch
magnetic stud finder
magnetite
mahogany
mail slot
main
main bar
main beam
main contractor
main couple
main girder
main office expense
main rafter
main runner
main sewer
main stack
main tie
main vent
main water shut-off valve
mainfold
maintainer
maintenance
maintenance bond
maintenance fee
maintenance period
major diameter
majority
maker
make-up air
makeup air unit
makeup water
male connector
male fitting
male IPS
male iron pipe
male nipple
male plug
male thread
malleability
malleable case iron
mallet
man hour
management
management agreement
management fee
management survey
mandrel
mandrel test
manganese
manhole
manifest
manifold
manila paper
manipulative joint
manometer, draft gauge
manometer, dry
mansard roof
mansion
mantel
manual
manual crane
manufactured gas
manufactured housing
manufactured wood, LVL, glulam
manufacturers specifications
manufacturing defects
manufacturing milling machine
map act
maple
marble
marbling
margin
margin of security
margin strip
margin trowel
marginal bar
marginal land or property
marginal tax bracket
marine glue
marine grade plywood
marine paint
mark out
marked face
market absorption rate
market analysis
market approach
market area
market comparison approach
market conditions
market data approach
market delineation
market price
market rent
market research
market study
market value
marketable title
marking gauge
markup
marl
marl brick
marquetry
marsh
martin lock
Martins cement
mask
masking
masking tape
mason
Masonite
masonry
masonry anchor
masonry bit
masonry block
masonry cement
masonry fill
masonry joint
masonry lintel
masonry mortar
masonry nail
masonry paint
masonry pointing
masonry primer
masonry reinforced wall
masonry reinforcing
masonry symbols
masonry unit
masonry veneer
masonry wall
masonry wall coping
masonry wall ties
masons hammer
masons joint
masons level
masons lime
masons line
masons putty
mass appraising
mass concrete
mast
master
master builder
master deed
master key
master keyed lock
master lease
master limited partnership
master mortgage loan
master plan
master planned community
master switch
Masterformat
Masterspec
masthead
mastic
mastic spreader or trowel
mat
mat foundation
match line
matched boards
material
material defect
material fact
material man
material mans lien
material safety data sheet
material schedule
matrix
matte
matte dip
matte finish
matte surfaced glass
maturity
maul
maximium demand
maximum financing
maximum occupancy load
maximum rated load
MBA
meager lime
mean
means of egress
measure
mechanical advantage
mechanical application
mechanical bond
mechanical cleaning
mechanical drawings
mechanical equipment
mechanical joint
mechanical pencil
mechanical plan
mechanical systems
mechanical tamper
mechanical taping tool
mechanical trowel
mechanical ventilation
mechanics lien
mechanism
media filtration
median
median price
mediate
mediation
medicine cabinet
medium
medium curing cutback
medium density fiberboard
medium density overlay
meeting of the minds
melamine
meld
melt
melt point
melt-through
member
membrane
membrane curing
membrane roofing
membrane waterproofing
mending plate
mensuration
mercury
mercury switch
merged credit report
merger
merger of title
merlon
mesh
mesh tape
messenger supported wiring
meta-anthracite
metal
metal arc cutting
metal corner
metal drip edge
metal edge support clips
metal fencing
metal framing
metal halide lamp
metal lath
metal primer
metal stud
metal ties
metal trim
metal wall ties
metal-clad cable
metallic paint
metallography
metal-protecting paint
metamorphic rock
meter
meter box
meter pan
meter socket
metes and bounds
methane
methyl methacrylate
metric measure
metric threads
metric ton
metric wrenches
metropolitan area
metropolitan statistical area (msa)
mezzanine
MGIC
mica
micro
microampere
microlam
micrometer
microstructure
middle rail
migration
mil
mild steel
mildecide
mildew
mildewstat
mile, nautical
mile, statute
milestone
milkiness
mill
mill file
mill finish
mill glaze
mill run
mill scale
millage rate
milled-each-end pipe
milligram
millimeter
milling cutters
milling machine
millwork
mineral admixture
mineral dust
mineral fiber
mineral fiber tile
mineral granules
mineral insulated metal sheathed cable
mineral lease
mineral rights
mineral spirits
mineral stabilizers
mineral surfaced felt
mineral surfaced roofing
mineral wool
minimum lot area
minimum rated
minispread
mini-warehouse
minor change
minor diameter
minority discount
minority interest
mint condition
mirror hanger
miscible
misrepresentation
mission house
mission stipple
mission tile
mist coat
mistake
miter
miter box
miter brad
miter clamp
miter cut
miter joint
miter plane
miter saw
miter square
mitered corners
mix
mixed in place
mixed-income housing
mixed-use development
mixer
mixing box
mixing time
mixing valve
MLS
mobile home aluminum roof coating
mobility
mock-up
mock-up testing
mod 24
model codes
model furnishings
model unit
modernize
modification
modification to contract
modified accelerated cost recovery system
modified annual percentage rate
modified bitumen
modified epoxy emulsion mortar
modified wood
modify
modillion
modular
modular buildings
modular construction
modular housing
modular masonry unit
modulation
module
modulus of elasticity
Mohs scale of hardness
moisture
moisture barrier
moisture content of wood
moisture density curve
moisture detector
moisture expansion
moisture meter
moisture migration
moisture proofing
moisture resistant panel
moisture sensor
moisture vapor transmission
mold
mold test kit
moldboard
molded brick
molded insulation
molding
molding cutter
molding profile
mole
molecule
moler brick
molly bolt
moment
Monel
monk bond
monkey tail
monkey wrench
monolithic concrete
monolithic pour
monolithic slab
monolithic slab foundation
monolithic terrazzo
monomer
monoplanar
monopost
Monotube pile
monthly association dues
month-to-month tenancy
monument
mopboard
mopping
morass
moratorium
Morgen scaffold
morro
mortar
mortar aggregate
mortar bed
mortar board
mortar box
mortar cement
mortar hoe
mortar joint
mortar joint finish
mortar mix
mortar mixer
mortar types
mortgage
mortgage acceleration clause
mortgage amortization
mortgage banker
mortgage bonds
mortgage broker
mortgage commitment
mortgage company
mortgage constant
mortgage correspondent
mortgage deed
mortgage discount
mortgage guarantee insurance company
mortgage instrument
mortgage insurance
mortgage interest deduction
mortgage lien
mortgage life insurance
mortgage market
mortgage origination fee
mortgage out
mortgage payment table
mortgage pool
mortgage REIT
mortgage release price
mortgage relief
mortgage requirement
mortgage risk rating
mortgage servicing
mortgage share agreement
mortgage-backed security
mortgagee
mortgagor
mortise
mortise and tenon
mortise chisel
mortise deadlock
mortise gauge
mortise lock
mortise machine
mortising chisel
mosaic
mosaic tile
motion sensor
motivated buyer
motivated seller
mottled
mottler brush
mottling
mounted tile
move-in condition
move-up buyer
mud
mud cracks
mud pan
mudsill
mulch
mule
mullion
mullion door
mullion windows
mullioned window
multi conductor cable
multi face fireplace
multi-dwelling property
multi-face fireplace
multi-family mortgage
multifold doors
multi-layer
multimedia filtration
multi-meter
multi-metering center
multi-outlet strip
multiple dwelling
Multiple Listing Service
multiple offers
multiple switching
multiplex
multiplier
multi-ply construction
multizone amplifier
multizone audio
multizone heating
multizone reciever
multizone system
multizone thermostat
municipal housing inspector
municipal lien
municipal sewer
muniments of title
muntin
muriatic acid
mushroom
mute
mutual assent
mutual consent
mutual funds
mutual savings banks
mylar