Glossary

cedar

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A durable softwood generally noted for decay resistance; includes western red cedar, incense cedar, eastern red cedar.

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A hose through which fresh concrete, mortar, or the like is pumped.

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Abbr. for candela.

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The absorption of water from the air by certain salts in plaster or brick; results in dark, damp areas on

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A tee, 2 provided at the entry and outlet of a water heater to permit the temporary installation of deliming

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On drawings, abbr. for counter-clockwise cd Abbr. for candela.

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The removal of scale, 8 on the inside of boilers or hot water heaters.

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A change order that reduces the scope of work originally defined in the contract documents.

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Abbr. for closed-circuit television