Home remodeling

Home remodeling

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement projects.

Industry: Construction

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lath

Construction; Home remodeling

One of a number of thinnarrow strips of wood nailed to rafters, ceiling joists, wall studs, etc. tomake a groundwork or key for slates, tiles, or plastering.

LB fitting

Construction; Home remodeling

Generally, an LB fitting is placed outside at the point where the conduit leaves the house. Connects at a 90º angle. Has thick gaskets to make it impervious to moisture.

leaching bed

Construction; Home remodeling

Tiles in the trenchescarrying treated wastes from septic tanks.

ledger

Construction; Home remodeling

A piece of wood which isattached to a beam to support joists.

line level

Construction; Home remodeling

Used for checking level over distances, such as when installing a patio, floor or a suspended ceiling, and when there is no flat surface available.

line switch

Construction; Home remodeling

Used to interrupt the flow of electricity on cords, most often for lamps and appliances.A variety of styles are available, and they can operate with a toggle, rotary or push-button action.

headers

Construction; Home remodeling

Double wood pieces supporting joists in a floor ordouble wood members placed on edge over windows and doors to transfer the roofand floor weight to the studs.