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PennyPenny is a term used to describe variousnail
sizing that grows in numbers as the nail size increases | |
PermanencePermanence is the state or quality of lasting | |
PerpendicularPerpendicular is two lines, planes or surfaces that meet at a right angle or 90 degrees to each other | |
PEXPEX or Crosslinked Polyethylene tubing is a flexible plastic water supply line that is uses special slip in fittings and bands or rings to seal | |
PhillipsA Phillips is a cross-shaped driver type that has a self-centering design | |
Phosphate coatedPhosphate 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 | |
PigmentPigment is a paint component that determines the color of the finished surface. Often made of ground metal compounds like “iron or titanium oxide” | |
PilePile is the fibers attached to a roller cover. Another term for “nap” | |
Pilot holeA pilot hole is a hole bored that is the size of a screw shank for easier driving of a fastener. See Predrilling | |
Pin nailerA pin nailer is an pneumatic tool for driving 23 gauge collated pins | |