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Building dictionary for the letter P - Page 5
Paving
The hard surface covering of areas such as walks, roadways, ramps, waterways, parking areas, and airport runways.
Paving asphalt
A sticky residue from the refining of crude oil. Paving asphalt is used in built-up roofing systems, as the binder in asphaltic concrete, or as a waterproofing agent.
Paving brick
A vitrified clay brick with good resistance to abrasion.
Paving machine
An assemblage of equipment designed to place and finish a concrete pavement.
Payment request
See application for payment
Payments withheld
A provision in a construction contract, which provides that the owner may withhold payments to the contractor if, in the opinion of the design professional, the work falls behind the schedule of construction, or in the event that the work deviates from the provisions of the contract documents.
Payroll deductions
Amounts withheld from gross pay by the employer, including federal and state taxes, union dues, and medical insurance.
Pc allowance
A sum included in the contract for construction that covers required items not specifically described. Any differences in cost between the total charges for these items and the pc allowance are handled through variation or change orders.
Peak load
The maximum demand or design load of a device, system, or structure over a designated time period.
Peat
Fibrous organic matter in various stages of decomposition, found in swamps and bogs, and used to enrich soil for plantings.
Peat moss
(1) A type of moss growing in wet areas. (2) The partially decomposed moss used as mulch.
Pebble dash
An exterior finish in which crushed rock or pebbles are embedded in mortar, plaster or stucco.
Pedestal
An upright compression member whose height does not exceed three times its average least lateral dimension, such as a short pier or plinth used as the base for a column.
Pedestal floor
A flooring system that is elevated from the subfloor to accommodate cabling, piping, ductwork, or other building systems.
Pedestal lavatory
Lavatory supported by a pedestal rather than wall hung. Supply and waste lines are enclosed by the pedestal.
Pedestal pile
A cast-in-place concrete pile constructed so that concrete is forced out into a widened bulb or pedestal shape at the foot of the pipe which forms the pile.
Pedestal urinal
A urinal that is supported by a pedestal rather than wall-hung. Supply and waste lines are enclosed by the pedestal.
Pedestrian control device
Any device, especially turnstiles, but including gates, railings, or posts, used to control the movement of pedestrians.
Pediment
A decorative unit, often triangular in shape, above a doorway.
Peen
The end of a hammer, other than a claw hammer, opposite the hammering face. A peen may be pointed or ball- or cone-shaped. A peen is used for chipping, indenting, and metalworking.
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