Definition of the term Pigtails, Electrical
The electric cord that the electrician provides and installs on an appliance such as a garbage disposal, dishwasher, or range hood.
Definition of the term Pigment
A powdered solid in suitable degree of subdivision for use in paint or enamel.
Definition of the term Pier Block
A concrete block used to support foundation members such as posts, beams, girders and joist.
Definition of the term Pier
A column of masonry, usually rectangular in horizontal cross section, used to support other structural members.
Definition of the term Permit
A governmental authorization to perform a building process as in
Definition of the term Permanent Set
The amount by which a material fails to return to its original dimensions after being deformed by an applied force or load.
Definition of the term Perm
A measure of water vapor movement through a material (grains per square foot per hour per inch of mercury difference in vapor pressure).
Definition of the term Perlite
An aggregate formed by heating and expanding siliceous volcanic glass.
Definition of the term Perimeter Drain
3" or 4" perforated plastic pipe that goes around the perimeter (either inside or outside) of a foundation wall (before backfill) and collects and diverts ground water away from the foundation. Generally, it is "daylighted" into a sump pit inside…