Gap between two parcels of land, which is not included in the legal description of either parcel.
Hickey
Tool which grips the outside diameter of the pipe or conduit and also has an integral curved shoes shaping the inside radius of the bend that is being made to a pipe or conduit.
Hid lamp
High intensity discharge (hid) lamps have a longer life and provide more light (lumens) per watt than most other light sources. Available in mercury vapor, metal halide, high pressure sodium, and low pressure sodium types.
Hidden clauses
Ambiguous contractual language that may result in an unsuspecting buyer of real estate incurring obligations or risks, not clearly evident.
Hidden lines
Appearing on a construction drawing as dashes, they depict a feature that is invisible because it is in a piece that is out of the visibility of the viewer.
Hide glue
Non-waterproof glue, which comes in flake form to be heated or in liquid form for other uses. Made from animal hides, it is very strong even when used with joints that are not well fitted.
Hiding power
Coverage quality of paint or other wall covering.
High chair
Metal support, which stops the concrete that is being poured and cured from pushing the horizontal reinforcing steel to the bottom.
High density
The concentration of housing units on a specific property or in a specific area.
High early cement
Quick setting portland cement, which is used when immediate strength of concrete is needed.
