Nail Set
A tool used to drive nail heads below the surface…
Night Purge Ventilation
A ventilation strategy used in buildings to flush out heat or pollutants by opening vents or windows during cooler night-time hours. For example, night purge ventilation is a cost-effective way to reduce cooling loads in a building during hot weather.
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NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association)
A professional organization that provides guidance and standards for kitchen…Natural Gas
A fossil fuel composed mainly of methane, used widely in…Nesting
The process of efficiently organizing or fitting objects together to…Non-VOC Paint
Paint that does not contain volatile organic compounds, making it…Nonbearing Wall
Also known as a partition wall, this is a wall…Noise Insulation
Materials used in construction to reduce the sound entering or…Nanotechnology in Construction
The use of nanotechnology in building materials to improve properties…
