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Parging

A rough coat of mortar applied over a masonry wall as protection or finish; may also serve as a base for an asphaltic waterproofing compound below grade.


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Pilaster

A projection or the foundation wall used to support a floor girder or stiffen the wall.


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Pitch

The angle of slope of a roof.


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Plasterboard

Gypsum board, used instead of plaster.
(See Dry Wall)


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Plates

Pieces of wood placed on wall surfaces as fastening devices. The bottom member of the wall is the sole plate and the top member is the rafter plate.


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Plenum

A chamber which can serve as a distribution area for heating or cooling systems, generally between a false ceiling and the actual ceiling.


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Pointing

Treatment of joints in masonry by filling with mortar to improve appearance or protect against weather.


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Post-And-Beam Construction

Wall construction in which beams are supported by heavy posts rather than many smaller studs.


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Prefabrication

Construction of components such as walls, trusses, or doors, before delivery to the building site.



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