Definition of the term Sales Contract
A contract between a buyer and seller which should explain
Definition of the term Vent Stack
A vertical vent pipe installed for the purpose of providing circulation of air to and from any part of a drainage system.
Definition of the term Conduction
The flow of heat from one part of a substance to another part. A piece of iron with one end placed in a fire will soon become warm from end…
Definition of the term Float Glass
Glass formed on a bath of molten tin. The surface in contact with the tin is known as the tin surface or tin side. The top surface is known as…
Definition of the term Modulus
Stress at a given strain. Also tensile strength at a given elongation.
Definition of the term Sand Float Finish
Lime mixed with sand, resulting in a textured finish.
Definition of the term Vent System
In plumbing, a system to provide a flow of air to or from a drainage system or to provide circulation of air within such system to protect traps seals from…
Definition of the term APA Plywood
(APA=American Plywood Association) Plywood that has been rated by the American Plywood Association. For example, number one APA rated exterior plywood contains no voids between laminate layers.
Definition of the term Conductivity
The rate at which heat is transmitted through a material.
Definition of the term Floating
The next-to-last stage in concrete work, when it is smoothed and water is brought to the surface by using a hand float or bull float.