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Penny

Penny is a term used to describe variousnail sizing that grows in numbers as the nail size increases


Permanence

Permanence is the state or quality of lasting



Perpendicular

Perpendicular is two lines, planes or surfaces that meet at a right angle or 90 degrees to each other



PEX

PEX or Crosslinked Polyethylene tubing is a flexible plastic water supply line that is uses special slip in fittings and bands or rings to seal



Phillips

A Phillips is a cross-shaped driver type that has a self-centering design



Phosphate coated

Phosphate coated fasteners offer minimal corrosion protection for fasteners that appears as a dull black finish – not acceptable for exterior use or long term exposure to moisture



Pigment

Pigment is a paint component that determines the color of the finished surface. Often made of ground metal compounds like “iron or titanium oxide”



Pile

Pile is the fibers attached to a roller cover. Another term for “nap



Pilot hole

A pilot hole is a hole bored that is the size of a screw shank for easier driving of a fastener. See Predrilling



Pin nailer

A pin nailer is an pneumatic tool for driving 23 gauge collated pins



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