Definition of the term Masonry Primer
An asphalt-based primer used to prepare masonry surfaces for bonding with other asphalt products.
Definition of the term Masonry
Stone, brick, concrete, hollow-tile, concrete block, gypsum block, or other similar building units or materials or a combination of the same, bonded together with mortar to form a wall, pier, buttress, or similar mass.
Definition of the term Mason's Hammer (Bricklayer's Hammer)
Tool shaped like a chisel to trim brick or stone.
Definition of the term Manufacturers Specifications
The written installation and/or maintenance instructions which are developed by the manufacturer of a product and which may have to be followed in order to maintain the product warrantee.
Definition of the term Manufactured Wood
A wood product such as a truss, beam, Glue Lam or joist which is manufactured out of smaller wood pieces and glued or mechanically fastened to form a larger piece. Often used to create a stronger member which may use…
Definition of the term Mantel
The shelf above a fireplace. Also used in referring to the decorative trim around a fireplace opening.
Definition of the term Mansard Roof
A roof which rises by inclined planes from all four sides of a building. The sloping roofs on all four sides have two pitches, the lower pitch usually very steep and the upper pitch less steep.
Definition of the term Male IPS
Pipe connection where the threads are on the outside of the fitting. See MIP.
Definition of the term Main Vent (or Stack)
Principal vent to which branch vents may be connected. See Stack.