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| Plastic electrical boxes
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PVC, fiberglass or polyester electrical boxes that are used with nonmetallic cable. |
| Plastic film
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A flexible sheet made by the extrusion of thermoplastic resins. |
| Plastic laminate
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Countertop sheet material made of fibrous material and resins. |
| Plastic piping
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Polyvinyl chloride, a lightweight, resilient, chemical resistant, strong and durable thermoplastics, with an long lifespan, made into piping which is often used for cold water systems and where chemicals are found. There is bell and spigot pipe, with a bell on one end, which has an internal elastomer seal to hold the lubricated plain end of the next piece of pipe, by making a fluid-tight joint. Solvent cement joint pipe joins the ends by applying a primer to soften the surface of the material, with the solvent cement being applied to the pipe end and the inside of the fitting end, then inserting the pipe into the fitting using a twisting motion to spread the solvent cement. The cement cures rapidly and the joints fuse together. |
| Plastic roof cement
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Ultimate protection for those tough jobs is found in this specially formulated heavy-bodied material. Used as a waterproofing medium in new construction and as a general-purpose exterior repair and maintenance material. Stops roof and other leaks fast. Available in both summer and winter grades. |
| Plastic sheeting
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| Plastic tip hammer
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Plastic tip hammers usually have a high-carbon steel head that provides extra striking force behind dual plastic striking faces. Soft red and hard yellow plastic tips are good for use on a variety of jobs and materials, ranging from wood to iron. |
| Plastic wood
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Trade name of a substance used for patching wood, which is available in a number of tints and which can be stained. Though it is like putty prior to use, it hardens and can be sanded. |
| Plastic wrap
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| Plasticity
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The workability of a material, such as plaster. |
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