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CladTo clad is to wrap or cover exterior material over a core material to protect a window from weathering (usually vinyl, aluminum or fiberglass) | |
Class AA Class A fire extinguisher type is suitable to treat fires from ordinary combustibles like wood, rubber, fabrics, and plastics | |
Class BA Class B fire extinguisher type is suitable to treat fires from flammable liquids and gases like gasoline, oils, paints, and lacquers | |
Class CA Class C fire extinguisher type is suitable to treat fires involving live electrical sources | |
ClawThe claw is a ‘V’ shaped component made to fit around a nail shank and catch on the nail head for removal of the fastener | |
CleanoutA cleanoutis an access port in a trap or drain pipe that provides access for clearing an obstruction. | |
ClutchA clutch is an adjustable feature on a drill allowing the motor to engage and release from the chuck at a specific torque | |
Coarse threadCoarse threads have fewer threads per inch for faster driving of screws and more bite in materials like wood | |
CoatedA Coating is a thin covering for a fastener that adds performance to it (ex. Weather resistance, more holding power, etc.) | |
Coil nailerA coil nailer is a type of nailer used for roofing, siding, and fencing that
uses fasteners that are spiral collated with large head nails | |