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| Balanced cuts
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Cuts of tile at the perimeter of an area that will not take full tiles. The cuts on opposite sides of such an area shall be the same size. Also the same size cuts on each side of a miter. |
| Balancing
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The process of adjusting the flow of air in duct systems, or water flow in hot-water heating systems. Proper balancing is performed using accurate instrumentation to deliver the right amount of heating or cooling to each area or room of the home. |
| Balancing by dampers
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Use of air dampers to regulate the flow within each part of an HVAC system. Air dampers are movable vanes that control air flow. |
| Balancing by static pressure
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HVAC system air flow balance by way of properly sizing the ducts. |
| Balancing ell
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Control of water flow through a heat distribution unit using an elbow plumbing fitting. |
| Balancing subgrade
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Last grading of a subgrade prior to the final grading. |
| Balancing the books
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Reconciling records to show agreement such as in a bank statement agreeing with the checkbook. |
| Balancing valve
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A water heater valve that controls water flow and balances heat distribution to different locations. |
| Balcony
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A platform projecting from a wall, enclosed by a railing or balustrade, supported on brackets or cantilevered out. |
| Baling
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A means of reducing the volume of a material by compaction into a bale. |
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