9.__Employee.__"Employee" has the same meaning as provided in Title 26, section 591, subsection 1.

10.__Framing.__"Framing" means the erection of the frame, flooring system, interior walls, backing, trusses, rafters, beams, stairs and soffits of a dwelling and all work related to the construction of the structure of the dwelling above the foundation.

11.__Home contractor.__"Home contractor" means a person who enters into a contract, offers to enter into a contract or submits a bid to enter into a contract with an owner to:

A.__Build a dwelling; or

B.__Perform any home improvement to a dwelling.

12.__Home contractor services.__"Home contractor services" means those services, including home improvement, performed by a home contractor licensed under this chapter.

13.__Home improvement.__"Home improvement" means:

A.__The construction, replacement, installation or improvement of additions of livable space, garages, carports, porches or decks, if they are used in conjunction with a dwelling; and

B.__Framing, roofing and the removal, repair, replacement or installation of siding, insulation, windows or chimneys.

"Home improvement" does not include redecorating or other cosmetic work.

14.__Insulation.__"Insulation" means any material high in resistance to heat transmission that, when placed in the walls, ceiling or floors of a structure, is used for the purpose of reducing the rate of heat flow.

15.__Licensee.__"Licensee" means a person who is issued a license to do business in this State under this chapter.

16.__Owner.__"Owner" means any owner, lessee or person who orders, contracts for or purchases home contractor services or