Pallet
A wooden plug built into masonry which provides a fixing point for a door casing.
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Parapet
Low wall along the edge of a flat roof, balcony etc.
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Pargeting
The internal render of a chimney.
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Party Wall
The shared wall between two houses, on the boundary line, over which each of the adjoining owners has equal rights in law.
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Party Wall Act 1995
An Act of Parliament that prevents the owner of a shared or party wall/fence from doing any work to it without notifying the other owners. It also covers excavation of foundations within 2 meters of your neighbours property.
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PC (Prime Cost)
The cost of buying a certain item, but not including the installation cost.
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Pebble Dash
Outdoor wall finish with stones imbedded in the render.
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Pier
A vertical column often built of bricks, used to strengthen a wall or to support a weight.
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Pilot hole
A hole drilled before inserting a screw, which acts as a guide for the screw's thread.
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Pitch
The angle at which a roof slopes.
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Plain Tile
Simple flat, rectangular roofing tile.
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Plan
A drawing of the layout of a building project, shown in a horizontal plane.
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Planning Permission
The consent required from the local authority to alter existing buildings or to construct new ones.
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Plaster
Commonly used finish applied to walls and ceilings.
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Plasterboard
Prefabricated boards often used when constructing walls and ceiling.
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Plinth
Projecting foundation base of external walls.
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Pointing
Smooth outer edge of mortar between bricks, stones etc.
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Powder Post Beetle
A relatively uncommon pest that, if left untreated, can cause extensive damage to structural timbers.
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Primer
The first coat of paint which protects the item being painted and reduces absorption of subsequent undercoats and top coats.
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Profile
The outline of an object.
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Progress Report
A report given by builders at regular intervals on large jobs.
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PTFE
The material used to make tape for sealing threaded plumbing fittings.
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Purlin
Part of a roof structure: a horizontal beam that provides intermediate support for the sloping rafters.
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