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| Fastener
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Any means of holding two materials together. Screws, clips, nail, etc. fall into this category of hardware used to connect building materials. |
| Fastener depression
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Installation of drywall or wallboard, in which the nail or screw head depressions are improperly filled and still remain visible after finishing of the wallboard has taken place. |
| Fasteners
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A general term covering a wide variety of screws and nails which may be used for mechanically securing various components of a building. |
| Fat edge
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Painting defect resulting from an excess of paint being applied to a vertical surface, so that the paint drips down and builds up on the edge of a surface. Paint that is applied in thin, even coats eliminates this unsightly defect. |
| Fat lime
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Also called rich lime, or quick lime, calcium oxide (CaO) is a caustic lime that is created by burning a pure or nearly pure limestone. It is mixed with water, making it putty-like in substance, and is used in finish coats of plastering. |
| Fat mortar
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Stick mortar that is rich in lime and contains a high percentage of cement. |
| Fatigue
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A weakening of structural members. |
| Faucet
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Valve mechanism, which is used to control the flow of water to a sink or other appliance. |
| Faucet cover, insulated
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| Faucet threads
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Special thread size for fittings that connect to faucets. A cone seal or gasket is usually included because straight threads will not have a complete seal without a gasket. |
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