WHITE COAT
A thin, lime-putty finish coat for plaster.
A thin, lime-putty finish coat for plaster.
The upward movement of water within a material by absorption and capillary action.
Rain or other water carried by high winds which penetrates areas not normally impacted by moisture.
A brick partition separating two flues in a single chimney; a masonry wall with a thickness of one brick.
A legal term indicating that a decision or award does not preclude further action. In negotiations, a stipulation that an offer is off the record and cannot be introduced as evidence.
A document signed by a property owner or agent and delivered to a contractor, requesting that the contractor perform damage repairs and accepting responsibility for paying the contractor for the work.
A written communication directing a contractor, subcontractor or employee to perform certain work, often including a starting date or payment details.
A comprehensive listing of work to be performed, including quantities, material specifications and performance details.
In painting, a wrinkled or gathered film, usually relating to the type of materials or the manner of application; in carpeting, ridges and folds.