- Performance BondAn amount of money (usually 10% of the total price of a job) that a contractor must put on deposit with a governmental agency as an insurance(...) Read More
- PergolaAn arched structure with an open roof and cross rafters, supported by posts or columns, typically installed in a garden, park, or backyard, and(...) Read More
- Perimeter DrainA perforated pipe with a mesh cover that is installed in the ground circling the perimeter of your home. The small holes in the pipe allow water(...) Read More
- Periodic CapConsumer safeguard that limits the amount the interest rate on an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) can change in an adjustment interval. Read More
- Periodic-Rate-CapConsumer safeguards that limit the amount the interest rate on an adjustable-rate mortgage can change in an adjustment interval and/or over the(...) Read More
- PerlinsThe horizontal members of a roof’s structure that attaches and supports roof panels; horizontal lengths of lumber that connect rafter trusses. Read More
- PermeabilityA measure of the ease with which water penetrates a material. Read More
- Permeable PavementPaving material composed of porous concrete that allows storm water to flow through. Read More
- PermitA governmental municipal authorization that allows for work for a construction or renovation project to be commence. Read More
- Permitted UseThe allowable use within the premises specified in the lease contract (not to be confused with €˜permissible use’). Read More
- Persons With Disabilities ActAn act that ensures equal opportunities for people with disabilities, including the opportunity for housing without facing any discrimination. Read More
- Pet ScreeningA process of collecting information and validating Assistance Animal requests by the landlord or a specialized company in order to discover(...) Read More
- PEXCross-linked polyethylene (PEX) is a plastic tubing system used typically building water supply pipes, heating and cooling systems, and domestic(...) Read More
- Phase IAn assessment and report prepared by a professional environmental consultant who reviews the property - both land and improvements - to(...) Read More
- PhotovoltaicsPhotovoltaics solar panels that use sunlight as a source to generate renewable energy. They are often installed on the roofs of homes. Read More
- Picture WindowAn opening in the wall consisting of one large pane of glass that does not open. Read More
- PierA column of masonry, usually rectangular in horizontal cross section, used to support other structural members. Read More
- Pigtails, ElectricalThe electric cord that the electrician provides and installs on an appliance such as a garbage disposal, dishwasher, or range hood. Read More
- PillarA post or newel that extends to the ceiling height. Read More
- Pilot HoleA small-diameter, pre-drilled hole that guides a nail or screw. Read More
- Pilot LightA small, continuous flame (in a hot water heater, boiler, or furnace) that ignites gas or oil burners when needed. Read More
- PitchThe measurement of the steepness of a roof slope; it is conveyed as a ratio of inches rise per horizontal foot. Read More
- PITI ReservesA cash amount that a borrower has available after making a down payment and paying closing costs for the purchase of a home. The principal,(...) Read More
- Plan ViewA view in architectural plans from the home or building from above, looking down. Read More
- Planned Unit DevelopmentA real estate project in which individuals hold title to a residential lot and home while the common facilities are owned and maintained by a(...) Read More
- PlansIn architecture and design, plans are a set of technical drawings to scale to show the layout of the space, specifications, and more. Read More
- PlateNormally a 2 X 4 or 2 X 6 that lays horizontally within a framed structure, such as: Read More
- Platform framingThe most common method of light-frame construction framing used for houses, small apartment buildings, and occasionally for small commercial(...) Read More
- PlenumThe main hot-air supply duct leading from a furnace. Read More
- Plinth BlockA decorative block of wood often used at the bottom of door casings where the baseboard meets the door. Read More
- Plot PlanAn overhead view plan that shows the location of the home on the lot. Includes all easements, property lines, set backs, and legal descriptions(...) Read More
- PloughTo cut a lengthwise groove in a board or plank. An exterior handrail normally has a ploughed groove for hand gripping purposes Read More
- PlowTo cut a lengthwise groove in a board or plank. An exterior handrail normally has a ploughed groove for hand gripping purposes Read More
- PlumbA completely vertical line. Read More
- Plumb BobA lead weight attached to a string. It is the tool used in determining plumb. Read More
- PlumberA person that specializes in installing or repairing sewage and drainage piping. Read More
- Plumber’s puttyA product some plumbers use as a sealant when installing drain basins such as kitchen, laundry, and bathroom sinks; showers and bathtubs. Read More
- Plumbing BootsMetal saddles used to strengthen a bearing wall/vertical stud(s) where a plumbing drain line has been cut through and installed. Read More
- Plumbing GroundThe plumbing drain and waste lines that are installed beneath a basement floor. Read More
- Plumbing JacksSleeves that fit around drain and waste vent pipes at, and are nailed to, the roof sheeting. Read More
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