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A valve that mixes hot and cold water in the valve to obtain a set temperature prior to delivery.

The joint of two pieces at an angle that bisects the joining angle. For example, the miter joint at the side and head casing at a door opening is made at a 45% angle.

Standard threads that are on the outside of a pipe or fitting.

A smaller variation of a widespread faucet with separate spout and handles designed small enough to fit 4" center-to-center faucet holes.

Asphalt shingles and roll roofing that are covered with granules.

Finely ground limestone, slate, traprock or other inert materials added to asphalt coatings for durability and increased resistance to fire and weathering.

A by-product of petroleum, clear in color, used as a solvent for asphalt coatings.

Generally all building materials made of finished wood and manufactured in millwork plants and planing mills are included under the term "millwork." It includes such items as inside and outside doors, window and doorframes, blinds, porchwork, mantels, panelwork, stairways, moldings,…

Plastic, transparent copies of a blueprint.

Measurement used to determine thickness of a coating. 1 mil = .001 inch (1/1000).