Relatively shorter joists that join against a header or trimmer in floor framing.
Tail piece
A short joist.
Tail plumb cut
A vertical cut on the end of a rafter to reduce it to the same size as the other rafters.
Tailpiece
Section of pipe that runs between a fixture outlet and the trap.
Tails
Undesirable painting result where heavy bands of paint have been applied instead of an even coat.
Tailstock
The end of a lathe that holds the work without spinning.
Take-off
List and quantity of materials required for a construction project.
Takeout loan or financing
A commitment to provide permanent financing following construction of a planned project. The takeout commitment is generally predicated upon specific conditions, such as a certain percentage of unit sales or leases, for the permanent loan to "takeout" the construction loan.
Taking
Act of obtaining land through condemnation. Usually, the government will exercise its right to "take" only after it is determined that the owners of the acquired property are unwilling to settle for a reasonable price.
