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Drop header

A drop header is a header placed just above a rough opening. Top cripples are used to carry the load from the top plate down to the drop header.



Dry paint film

Dry paint film is the layer of paint solids that remains when the carrier evaporates from the paint



Dry rolling

Dry rolling is applying paint with a roller that has little or no paint left in it producing thin uneven coats



Dual action

Dual-action is another name for “random orbital”



Dust bag

A dust bag is a receptacle for saw dust that attaches to the tool



Duty rating

Duty rating is thetotal weight in pounds a ladder is designed to hold including a person and all tools and materials they are carrying



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Edge

A board edge is the narrowest side of any board



Edge grain

Edge grain is the grain pattern of the wood as seen from the side of the board


Edge sealing

Edge sealing is a masking process where a sealer is applied over the tape edge to help prevent paint bleed



Elasticity

Elasticity is the ability of a material to stretch while still staying adhered to a surface




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