Trowel that is used to round the edges of newly poured concrete. Curb Machine Machine, which moves along a road, forming and pouring concrete curbs.
Curb roof
A roof with an upper and lower set of rafters on each side, the under set being less inclined to the horizon than the upper; a mansard roof.
Curb shoe
Metal shoe shaped the same as the bottom of a curb and bolted to the bottom of a scraper blade and used to trim the slope at the edge of a street when curbs are to be installed.
Curb stake
Survey stakes used to locate the curb grade that is to be cut.
Curb stone
Curb formed of stone.
Curb stop
Also referred to as a curb cock, this shutoff valve is normally used with water meters and set between the meter and building.
Curb-mounted skylight
A skylight that fits into a curb, installed specifically around the opening in the roof.
Cure
To change the properties of an adhesive by chemical reaction (which may be condensation, polymerization, or vulcanization) and thereby develop maximum strength. Generally accomplished by the action of heat or a catalyst, with or without pressure.
