Glossary of building terms: U

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Undercoat– A coating applied prior to the finishing or top coats of a paint job. It may be the first of two or the second of three coats. Sometimes called the Prime coat.

Undercoat (Cement plaster) – Cement plaster coats other than the final coat.

Underground plumbing– The plumbing drain and waste lines that are installed beneath a floor.

Underlay (Fixing Roof Tiles) – A flexible membrane fitted between the roof support structure and the battens.

Union– A plumbing fitting that joins pipes end-to-end.