Blind nailing

The area between insulation facing and interior of exterior wall coverings. For best results, manufacturers recommend filling this space with insulation and allowing at least 3/4" ...

annual ring

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The rings that are generated each year as a tree grows. The age of the tree can be determined by counting the growth rings. The size of the rings can also indicate what type of ...

compression web

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A member of a truss which connects the bottom and top chords and provides downward support.

conifer

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Conifer species are trees or shrubs of the evergreen variety that bear cones. An example would be the pine.

coniferous forests

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Forests comprised of mostly cone bearing trees such as pine forests.

convection

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Currents created by heating air, which then rises and pulls cooler air behind it.

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IPad Mini

A small 7-inch tablet that is rumoured to launch by Apple during the 3rd quarter of 2012. A Chinese website claims that the new mini iPad tablet is ...