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Nail inspection
An inspection made by a municipal building inspector after the drywall material is hung with nails and screws (and before taping).
An inspection made by a municipal building inspector after the drywall material is hung with nails and screws (and before taping).
Natural finish
A transparent finish which does not seriously alter the original color or grain of the natural wood. Natural finishes are usually provided by sealers, oils, varnishes, water repellent preservatives, and other similar materials.
A transparent finish which does not seriously alter the original color or grain of the natural wood. Natural finishes are usually provided by sealers, oils, varnishes, water repellent preservatives, and other similar materials.
NEC (National Electrical Code)
A set of rules governing safe wiring methods. Local codes, which are backed by law, may differ from the NEC in some ways.
A set of rules governing safe wiring methods. Local codes, which are backed by law, may differ from the NEC in some ways.
Neutral wire
Usually color coded white, this carries electricity from an outlet back to the service panel. Also see hot wire and ground.
Usually color coded white, this carries electricity from an outlet back to the service panel. Also see hot wire and ground.
Newel post
The large starting post to which the end of a stair guard railing or balustrade is fastened.
The large starting post to which the end of a stair guard railing or balustrade is fastened.
Nonbearing wall
A wall supporting no load other than its own weight.
A wall supporting no load other than its own weight.
Nosing
The projecting edge of a molding or drip or the front edge of a stair tread.
The projecting edge of a molding or drip or the front edge of a stair tread.
Notch
A crosswise groove at the end of a board.
A crosswise groove at the end of a board.
Note
A formal document showing the existence of a debt and stating the terms of repayment.
A formal document showing the existence of a debt and stating the terms of repayment.
Nozzle
The part of a heating system that sprays the fuel of fuel to air mixture into the combustion chamber.
The part of a heating system that sprays the fuel of fuel to air mixture into the combustion chamber.