Definition

Refers to the outside decorative parts that conceal a faucet rough-in.

A style of lavatory which is positioned under the cutout of the countertop.

A membrane which is placed between the insulation and the roof deck to retard water vapor in the building from entering the insulation and condensing into liquid water.

The internal frictional resistance offered by a fluid to change of shape or to the relative motion or flow of its parts.

A bathtub drain assembly that has an outlet at the top to remove overflow water when filling the tub and an outlet at the bottom to remove waste water when the tub is drained.

Jamb-width or narrower sections of thin metal or other material to prevent infiltration of air and moisture around windows and doors. Compression weather stripping prevents air infiltration, provides tension, and acts as a counter balance.

A plastic device used to connect bare wires together.

A governmental process and specification which limits the use of a property, e.g. single family use, high rise residential use, industrial use, etc. Zoning laws may limit where you can locate a structure. Also see Building Codes

An apparatus that mixes air into flowing water. It is screwed onto the end of a faucet spout to help reduce splashing.

Refers to the how much current a wire can safely carry. For example, a 12 gauge electrical copper wire can safely carry up to 20 amps.