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ElbowAn elbow is an angular
fitting used to change the direction of a pipe. | |
Electric drillAn electric drill is anelectric powered handheld tool for boring holes and driving fasteners with more torque than a cordless drill | |
Emory clothEmory clothis an abrasive sandpaper roll used for sanding and prepping copper pipe ends. | |
End capAn end cap is a fitting used to seal the end of a pipe or tube | |
End grainThe end grain of a board is the grain pattern of the wood as seen from
either cross-cut end | |
End studAn end stud is a vertical full length framing component placed at each end of the top and bottom plates that defines the length of the wall | |
Energy efficient framingEnergy efficient framing is a framing method using fewer framing components with the goal of eliminating unnecessary framing materials and creating fewer points of thermal bridging within the structure. The result is less energy needed to heat and cool a building | |
EpoxyEpoxy
is a durable surface coating that is very abrasion and chemical resistant. This
specialized paint usually requires a hardener additive that cures the paint
rather than air drying | |
Epoxy coatedEpoxy coated is a hardened paint coating meant as corrosion protection for exterior screws – usually applied over zinc electroplate | |