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Paint which may be manipulated by brush, trowel or other to give various patterns.

A ceramic material molded into masonry units.

Sheet iron or steel coated with an alloy of lead and tin.

Insects that superficially resemble ants in size, general appearance, and habit of living in colonies; hence, they are frequently called "white ants." Subterranean termites establish themselves in buildings not by being carried in with lumber, but by entering from ground…

A shield, usually of non-corrodible metal, placed in or on a foundation wall or other mass of masonry or around pipes to prevent passage of termites.

Strengthened. Tempered glass will not shatter nor create shards, but will "pelletize" like an automobile window. Required in tub and shower enclosures, entry door glass, sidelight glass and in windows where the window sill is less than 16" to the…

A T-shaped fitting with three openings.

Metal straps that are nailed to secure the roof rafters and trusses to the top horizontal wall plate. Sometimes called a Hurricane Clip.

In roofing, a term used to describe the complete removal of the built up roof membrane and insulation down to and exposing the roof deck.

Applying joint tape over embedding compound in the process of joint treatment of drywall.