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Abrasive Surface Tile
A floor tile that's been made rough to be slip-resistant.
ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene; a plastic commonly used for
piping. This plastic has a high resistance to heat, impacting
and chemicals.
Accelerator A material added to concrete, grout, mortar or plaster, to shorten
setting time and increase
strength.
Acrylic A transparent plastic material commonly used in sheets for as
a substitute for window glass and used in skylights.
Acrylic Paint A type of paint similar to latex. Containing high pigment levels,
dries fast and has good color retaining abilities.
Active Door When referring to a pair of doors, it's the leaf that opens
first and the door to which locks are adapted.
Allowance
A budget set aside for expenses that arise during the course
of a construction project such as accessories, fixtures and the
like.
Architect
A licensed professional who designs or renovates commercial
or residential buildings.
Asbestos A material formerly used in construction. Exposure to asbestos
over a long period of time has been proven to cause cancer. Asbestos
removal is recommended for today's remodeling.
Awning
A sheet of canvas or metal material stretched over a frame to
shelter a window or doorway.
Awning Window A window that is hinged at the top.
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