Definition of the term Top Mopping
The finished mopping of hot bitumen on a built-up roof.
Definition of the term Tooling
The operation of pressing in and striking a sealant in a joint to press the sealant against the sides of a joint and secure good adhesion; the finishing off of the surface of a sealant in a joint so that…
Definition of the term Tongue and Groove
A type of flooring where the tongue of one board is joined to the groove of another board.
Definition of the term Toe-Nailing
To drive a nail at a slant to the initial surface in order to permit it to penetrate into a second member.
Definition of the term Toe Bead
Sealant applied at the intersection of the outboard glazing stop and the bottom of the glazing channel. It must be sized to provide a seal to the edge of the glass.
Definition of the term TJI or TJ
Manufactured structural building component resembling the letter "I." Used as floor joists and rafters. I-joists include two key parts
Definition of the term Title 24
A set of federal laws that mandates the construction industry to conserve energy.
Definition of the term Title
Evidence (usually in the form of a certificate or deed) of a person's legal right to ownership of a property.