Plumbing
This common bathroom fixture is used for washing hands.
What is a sink?
The top covering of a house that protects it from the elements.
What is a roof?
The main electrical panel in a home is called this.
What is a breaker box?
This common siding material is made of vinyl.
What is vinyl siding?
Durand Union Station was originally built in this year.
What is 1903?
This plumbing fixture is used to remove waste from a home.
What is a toilet?
This common roofing material is made of asphalt and granules.
What are shingles?
A device that prevents electrical overloads.
What is a circuit breaker?
A classic exterior wall material made of clay.
What is brick?
In 1905, the station was almost completely destroyed by this event but was quickly rebuilt.
What is a fire?
The primary purpose of plumbing in a home.
What is moving water?
A roof’s slope is also called this.
What is pitch?
The standard voltage for most household outlets in the U.S.
What is 120 volts?
This exterior material is a mixture of cement, sand, and lime.
What is stucco?
At its peak, this number of passenger trains passed through Durand Union Station daily.
What is 42?
The minimum recommended slope for a drainpipe to ensure proper flow.
What is 1/4 inch per foot?
This structure lets hot air escape from an attic.
What is a roof vent?
This wiring color is used for grounding.
What is green or bare copper?
The process of adding an extra layer of protection to walls for energy efficiency.
What is insulation?
This annual festival in Durand celebrates the town's rich railroad heritage.
What is Durand Railroad Days?
This type of piping, commonly used in older homes, may corrode over time, leading to low water pressure.
What is galvanized steel?
The wooden framing that supports the roof.
What are trusses?
The purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit.
What is to prevent overloading?
A coating applied to exterior walls to prevent water damage.
What is weatherproofing?
The station's second floor once housed offices for this telegraph company.
What is Western Union?