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Building dictionary for the letter P - Page 7
Perforated hardboard
See pegboard
Perforated tape
A special paper tape used to reinforce the material covering joints between gypsum boards.
Performance
(1) A term meaning fulfillment of a promise made by one party to a contract or agreement in return for compensation. (2) The manner in which or the efficiency with which something acts or reacts in the manner in which it is intended.
Performance bond
(1) A guarantee that a contractor will perform a job according to the terms of the contract, or the bond will be forfeited. (2) A bond procured by the contractor which shows that a surety guarantees (to the owner) that the work will be performed in accordance with the contract documents. Unless prohibited by statute, the performance bond can be combined with the labor and material payment bond. See also surety bond.
Performance specification
A description of the desired results or performance of a product, material, assembly, or piece of equipment with criteria for verifying compliance.
Pergola
An external open air structure consisting of a framework supported on columns or posts. Vines or other plants are often trained over these structures.
Perlite
A volcanic glass having a perlitic structure, usually having a higher water content than obsidian when expanded by heating. Perlite is used as a lightweight aggregate in concretes, mortars, and plasters.
Permanent bracing
Bracing that forms part of a structure's resistance to horizontal loads. Permanent bracing may also function as erection bracing.
Permanent form
Any form that remains in place after the concrete has developed its design strength. A permanent form may or may not become an integral part of the structure.
Permanent shore
An upright used to support dead loads during alterations to a structure and left in place.
Permeability
(1) The property of a material that permits passage of water vapor. (2) The property of soil which permits the flow of water.
Permit
A document issued by a governing authority such as a building inspector approving specific construction.
Permit; building
See building permit.
Permit; occupancy
See certificate of occupancy.
Permit; zoning
See zoning permit.
Perpend
A joint between masonry units.
Personal injury
Protection against claims for bodily or character injury, or damage to one\'s reputation. This insurance protects against damage caused by specified actions of the insured. Includes false arrest, malicious prosecution, willful detention or imprisonment, libel, slander, defamation of character, wrongful eviction, invasion of privacy, or wrongful entry. See also bodily injury.
Personal property
Generally, all property that is not real property. Tangible goods, such as furniture, cars, books, and equipment, and intangible goods, such as money, notes, bonds, and stocks.
Personal protective equipment
Special clothing, devices and equipment worn by workers for protection against documented or potential site hazards. Examples include respirators and eye, ear and skin protection.
Perspective
(1) The technique of preparing a perspective drawing. (2) The appearance of objects in depth.
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