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Blade pressedTo
blade pressed is to applymasking tape with pressure from a 5 in 1 tool
to better seal the tape edge | |
BleedBleed is a painting defect where paint leaks behind the tape edge producing a less than perfect paint line | |
BlockingBlocking is short horizontal boards nailed in between stud bays for added wall strength, material support, or fire control | |
BoringBoring is the process of a drill spinning a drill bit to form a hole in a material | |
Bottom crippleA Bottom Crippleis a short partial stud placed below the sill in a window rough
opening | |
Bottom plateA 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 | |
BowA 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 headerA 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 levelA box level is alarger and longer style of level. 2’, 3’,4’,6’ are common lengths | |
Brad nailerAbrad nailer is a type of nailer for driving 18 gauge nails | |