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Lumber related help/definitions
Ceramic tile - A man-made or machine-made clay tile used to finish a floor or wall.
Door operator - An automatic garage door opener.
Form - Temporary structure erected to contain concrete during placing and initial hardening.
Heat pump - A mechanical device which uses compression and decompression of gas to heat and/or cool a house.
Kilowatt (kw) - One thousand watts. A kilowatt hour is the base unit used in measuring electrical consumption. Also see watt.
Miter joint - The joint of two pieces at an angle that bisects the joining angle. For example, the miter joint at the side and head casing at a door opening is made at a 45ø angle.
Ready mixed concrete - Concrete mixed at a plant or in trucks en route to a job and delivered ready for placement.
Rock 1, 2, 3 - When referring to drywall, this means to install drywall to the walls and ceilings (with nails and screws), and before taping is performed.
Romex - A name brand of nonmetallic sheathed electrical cable that is used for indoor wiring.
Union - A plumbing fitting that joins pipes end-to-end so they can be dismantled.
ú Septic permit - A health department authorization to build or modify a septic system.
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