Glossary
‘Trade Jargon Demystified’
Most industries develop their own terminology and very often this ‘techno babble’ is used when communicating with clients. As a consequence some clients struggle to understand what is being talked about or perhaps even worse, they might not know what they will be getting for their money. It has also been noticed that for some strange reason contractors deliberately use this ‘techno babble’ in the belief that it will impress a client – perhaps is does - who knows?
To help decipher some of the commonly used words in the building restoration industry we have explained their meaning when used with regard to building restoration matters. It is fully appreciated that several of the words have other meanings as well. Should you know a ‘techno babble’ word that you feel should be in our list please submit it to us so that it may be included.
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| Interstitial (condensation) |
The formation of condensation either within the pore structure of a material or between layers of a material. |
| Irrigation |
Process of introducing fluids into a solid porous structure in large amounts until the structure is at or near saturation. Commonly used to describe the application of a masonry biocide in conjunction with dry rot control. Considered to be unnecessary. |
| Jamb(s) |
The vertical side(s) of openings which are
formed in walls to receive doors, windows, fireplaces etc. |
| Joist |
1) Floor Joist: A
bearing timber forming part of a suspended timber floor to which the floor
boards are nailed to the top and a ceiling may be attached beneath or
2) Ceiling
Joist: A bearing timber spanning an area to which a ceiling is fixed to the
underside only.
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| Joist Hanger |
A galvanised metal ‘shoe’ that is secured to masonry to support the end of a joist without the joist being in direct contact with the masonry. |
| Kango |
An electrical
mechanical hammer used to break up surfaces or remove wall render. |
| Key |
The roughness of a
surface to aid the adhesion of render/plaster. |
| Knotting |
A sealing material applied to knots in wood prior to decoration to prevent staining
penetrating the decorative finish. |
| Lateral Penetration |
Horizontal passage of
moisture through the fabric of a wall either due to rain penetration or as a
result of high external ground level. |
| Leaching |
Process of removal of a salt, preservative or other material due to it dissolving in a liquid (usually water) which is allowed to percolate through or across the material for a prolonged period of time. |
| Lintel |
Formed of wood, brick, concrete or steel. Fixed horizontally across an opening such as a door or window to support the structure over the opening. |
| Live |
Term used to describe plaster that has lost its adhesion to the underlying wall/surface. (See Blown) |
| Loose-Fill Insulation |
A type of loose material used for insulating cavity walls and lofts. |
| Low Pressure Injection |
Used for the application of water based chemical damp course systems where the material continues to diffuse within a wall after the injection process has been completed. Pressure used usually 0.15Mpa - 0.30Mpa (20 - 40 psi). (See Pressure Injection) |
| Making good (Make good): |
The final part of a job that brings it to a
complete state. |
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