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

A coating applied prior to the finishing or top coats of a paint job. It may be the first of two of three coats. In some usage of the word it may become synonymous with priming coat.

A reduction in certain performance limits caused by exposure to ultraviolet light.

The invisible rays of the spectrum of light which are at its violet end. Sometimes abbreviated U.V.

A private research firm located in the United States that attempts to classify and determine the safety of various materials and products.

A measure of air-to-heat transmission (loss or gain) due to the thermal conductance and the difference in indoor and outdoor temperatures. As the U-value decreases, so does the amount of heat that is transferred through the glazing material. The lower…

A product composed of a base and curing agent or accelerator, necessarily packaged in two separate containers which are uniformly mixed just prior to use.

A moisture-resistant thermoplastic conductor that can be used in dry or wet locations, has no outer covering and is not heat-resistant.

A volatile oil used as a thinner in paints and as a solvent in varnishes. Chemically, it is a mixture of terpenes.

A term used when the subcontractor provides all materials (and labor) for a job.