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fabric
Cloth made by weaving, knitting or felting fibers.
fading
The process of a color to loss its brightness.
Fahrenheit
A temperature scale, where 32º F represents the freezing point and
212º F represents the boiling point.
fallout
See cross contamination.
fascia
The
front facing surface of trim on a structure, above the soffit, but
below the roofline.
ferrous metal
A metal where the principal ingredient is iron.
fiberglass
Glass fibers formed as a continuos thread, used in the manufacturing
of insulation, pipe, bathroom fixtures, etc.
filter
A porous device used to remove solids from air or water.
fire
extinguisher
A portable device used to put out fires.
fire
partition
An interior wall rated by the hour to allow ample time before fire
or heat will penetrate it.
fire
wall
A wall between two areas designed to prevent the penetration of a
fire from one room to another, constructed from the foundation to
above the roofline.
first
aid
Emergency treatment before medical assistance is obtained.
flood
plain
A low-level area along a river subject to flooding.
foam
block
A polystyrene block or cube used to protect furnishing from wet
carpet and hard flooring.
fogger
A mechanical/electrical device used to dispense deodorants or
disinfectants, micro in size; Thermo fogger, ULV fogger.
forced
air
Terminology used to describe a warm air furnace system consisting of
a furnace, blower and ductwork.
framing
An assembly of structural timber; walls, floor and roof.
freeze
dry
To freeze an item or group of items under vacuum pressure, a process
used to dry documents, books, blue prints, etc.
fungicide
A biocide used to destroy (kill) fungus.
fungus
Fungi, mold, mildew, without chlorophyll, lives on dead or living
organic matter.
furring
Wood or metal strips as fastened to a surface (block wall) allowing
an air space between the surface and the finished interior wall.
fuse
An overcurrent device, consists of a metal strip that melts when an
electrical circuit is overloaded or short-circuited.