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Pipe connection where the threads are on the inside of the fitting. See FIP.

A very general term used to describe composition of roofing ply sheets, consisting of a mat of organic or inorganic fibers either unsaturated, impregnated with asphalt or coal tar pitch, or impregnated and coated with asphalt.

Tapered wood filler strips placed along the butt edges of old wood shingles to create a level surface when re-roofing over existing wood shingle roofs. Also called "horsefeathers."

A device for regulating the flow of a liquid from a reservoir such as a pipe or drum.

A general term covering a wide variety of screws and nails, which may be used for mechanically securing various components of a building.

A flat, horizontal board enclosing the overhang under the eave.

The proper slope or pitch of a pipe for adequate drainage.

Insurance agency that has established stringent guidelines for maximum construction integrity as it relates to fire and environmental hazards. Their specifications have become industry standards.

The brick used and exposed on the outside of a wall. Usually these have a finished texture.

To finish the front and all vertical sides of a concrete porch, step(s), or patio. Normally the "face" is broom finished.