Lumber that is dressed by running it through a planer.
Surface mount
Typically refers to thermostats mounted on the outside of the tank that senses temperature through the steel tank.
Surface preparation
Anything done to prepare a surface for some type of work.
Surface pump
A mechanism for removing water or wastewater from a sump or wet well.
Surface raceway
Preformed grouping of rectangular tubing which can route electrical wire in its interior as it is mounted on a wall or ceiling and blended in with the surroundings. It is used when running wiring inside of the wall is not possible.
Surface rights
The right to use and modify the surface area of real estate. In Texas, surface rights are subservient to mineral rights. In the absence of an agreement to the contrary, an oil driller who owns the mineral rights may operate anywhere on the surface of the property.
Surface tension
The property of a coating which makes it tend to shrink when applied.
Surface testing
Determining soil characteristics by performing tests at a sight prior to construction.
Surface texture
The final appearance and quality of an SPF surface. SPF surface textures will be one of the following.
Surfacing
The top-most layer of the roof system designed to protect the system from damage.
