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clay tile
Construction; Home remodeling
A roofing material known for its durability, as it can last up to 50 years. May be flat or rounded in shape, and may even have a glossy surface.
clapboard
Construction; Home remodeling
A long thin board, thicker on one edge, overlapped and nailed on for exterior siding.
circuit breaker
Construction; Home remodeling
A safety device which opens(breaks) an electric circuit automatically when it becomes overloaded.
chimney breast
Construction; Home remodeling
The horizontal projection-usually inside a building-of a chimney from the wall in which it is built.
chimney cap
Construction; Home remodeling
Concrete capping around the top of chimney bricks and around the floors to protect the masonry from the elements.
chain wrench
Construction; Home remodeling
A Pipe wrench used for tightening and loosening odd-shaped objects, such as pipes and square objects. It has an adjustable chain that wraps around the object, with ends that ...
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