Remodeling, Renovation & Home Improvement Terms Beginning With 'P'
The angle of a roof’s slope, typically described in terms of the rise over the run. Example: The architect specified… [Read full description]
An architectural drawing viewed from above, showing the layout of rooms and other features. Example: The floor plans provided a… [Read full description]
Detailed drawings or blueprints used to guide the construction or remodeling of a building. Example: The contractor reviewed the plans… [Read full description]
Perfectly vertical alignment, crucial in many aspects of building and carpentry. Example: The carpenter used a plumb line to ensure… [Read full description]
A professional who installs and repairs systems used for plumbing, including water, sewage, and drainage. Example: We called a plumber… [Read full description]
The stage of plumbing installation where pipes and other infrastructure are installed before the final finishes such as drywall and… [Read full description]
A vertical pipe that carries wastewater and sewage from multiple levels of a building to the sewer or septic system…. [Read full description]
Engineered wood made from multiple layers of veneer compressed together, used in a variety of building applications. Example: Plywood was… [Read full description]