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Blade pressed

To blade pressed is to applymasking tape with pressure from a 5 in 1 tool to better seal the tape edge


Bleed

Bleed is a painting defect where paint leaks behind the tape edge producing a less than perfect paint line



Blocking


Blocking is short horizontal boards nailed in between stud bays for added wall strength, material support, or fire control


Boring

Boring is the process of a drill spinning a drill bit to form a hole in a material



Bottom cripple

A Bottom Crippleis a short partial stud placed below the sill in a window rough opening


Bottom plate

A Bottom plate is the lower continuous wall framing component that holds the studs in place at the floor. Also referred to as a sole plate or a shoe plate



Bow

A bow is a curve to the right or left traveling the long direction of the board as seen while sighting a board with its edge up


Box header

A box header is a type of header that creates a hollow void in its center with the use of layered materials on the front and back face




Box level

A box level is alarger and longer style of level. 2’, 3’,4’,6’ are common lengths



Brad nailer

Abrad nailer is a type of nailer for driving 18 gauge nails



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