Limited partnership in which the specific properties are chosen by the general partner, after the funds become available.
Blind single dovetail joint
Dovetail joint with the dovetail passing only part of the way through the other member.
Blind stop
Stop for a storm window and/or screen that is a rectangular molding piece of the window frame.
Blind trust
Appointing a fiduciary to manage finances and used in cases where a conflict of interest is possible.
Blind valley
Valley that is added on to a roof slope that is already framed and sheathed.
Blind-nailing
The use of nails so that they are not exposed to the weather in the finished roofing system.
Blister
An enclosed raised spot evident on the surface of a roof. They are mainly caused by the expansion of trapped air, water vapor, moisture or other gases. Blisters on a roof may involve only the coating, one or more plies of felt or may involve the whole membrane thickness.
Blistering
The formation of bubbles or pimples on the painted surface caused by moisture in the wood, by painting before the previous coat has dried thoroughly, or by excessive heat or grease under the paint.
Block
(1) Rectangular area. (2) Substantial number of real estate properties being sold together. (3) Substantial amount of stock. (4) Building unit made of concrete with a nominal size of 8"x 8"x 16" and an actual size of 7 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 15 5/8 leaving the 3/8" to allow for a mortar joint. (5) Housing that has one or more pulleys. (6) Piece of wood used as a spacer. (7) Part of a subdivision or city divided by streets.
Block and tackle
Mechanism made of one or more pulley blocks, with ropes or cables, for hoisting large, heavy objects.
