Tarmac
A black or red material often used to cover driveways or paths.
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Template
A cut-out pattern usually made of paper, wood or metal that helps ensure the shape of something (e.g. a kitchen work surface) precisely fits its space.
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Terminal
Fixing for an electrical connection.
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Tie Bar
Heavy metal bar inserted through a wall, or walls, to 'tie together' an unstable structure.
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Timber Frame
A method of house construction usually finished with brickwork.
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Topcoat
The top layer of paint.
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Transom
The horizontal dividing piece of a window frame.
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Trap
The bent section of pipe beneath a bath, sink etc. which contains standing water to prevent an air block.
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Tread
The part of a step or stair that you walk on.
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Trussed Rafters
A prefabricated triangular framework of timbers now commonly used in house building to construct the roof.
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TRV
Thermostatic radiator valve. A valve that regulates water flow through a single radiator and hence regulate its temperature.
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