Small, sometimes decorative tiles used in combination with larger or plain tiles to create patterns. Small square inserts are known as insets.
Inset
To set into something. Something smaller set within the border of something larger.
Inside calipers
The ends of this caliper are curved outward to measure inside dimensions.
Inside corner post
Provides a means of joining at inside corners where siding butts both sides. Deeper posts are for insulated siding, and narrower posts for non-insulated siding.
Inside corner tool
Metal taping or drywall joint knife which has a blade that is bent lengthwise at slightly more than 90 degrees which make the spring action of the blade press both sides against both walls of an inside corner.
Inside drain
A roof drain positioned on a roof at some location other than the perimeter. It drains surface water inside the building through closed pipes to a drainage system.
Inside lot
Building lot, which is surrounded on each side by other building lots.
Inside micrometer
Measuring tool which expands outward making it possible to measure the inside diameter of a hole, to the nearest 0.001 of an inch. Measurement of 0.0001 is possible with a micrometer with a Vernier scale.
Inside or internal corner
Corner that does not thrust out into a room.
Inside trim
Interior building trim surrounds windows, doors and baseboards and is both decorative and functional. It finishes the adjoining surfaces between window casements and doorway edges as well as baseboards and stairwells, etc. and comes in several different styles.
