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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| Mansard Roof: |
A roof that has two
pitches on each slope. A purlin normally supports the rafters where the two
pitches on the same elevation meet. These roofs often include living
accommodation in the roof void. |
| Mediation: |
A voluntary, non-binding 'without prejudice'
process in which trained third party negotiators attempt to bring people
together to reach settlement. |
| Membrane |
See Damp Proof Membrane |
| Mezzanine |
An extra floor often between levels. |
| Micro Emulsion |
A water based formulation for either timber treatment or rising damp treatment, usually supplied as a concentrate. When mixed with water it forms a micro-emulsion in which the active ingredients are suspended in minute droplets thus enhancing penetration and distribution. |
| Mitre |
Angled joint as used in the corners of a picture frame. |
| Moisture Content |
The amount of moisture in a material usually expressed as a percentage weight. (See Total Moisture Content) |
| Moisture Distribution |
Variation in moisture content in different sections of a material, usually a wall. (See Moisture Profile) |
| Moisture Meter |
An instrument or device used to determine the presence of moisture in a material. There are three types of moisture meter commonly used.
- Electrical conductance meter
- Electrical capacitance meter
- Chemical reaction meter
Caution needs to be exercised when interpreting the results of any moisture meter. |
| Moisture Patterns |
Variation in moisture content in different sections of a material, usually a wall. (See Moisture Profile) |
| Moisture Profile |
A term used to describe the plotting and recording of the distribution of water in a wall at regular intervals vertically. |
| Moulding |
Term used to describe the decorative pattern formed along the edge of a building component such as wood, plaster, stone etc. |
| Mullion |
Vertical post contained within a window frame. |
| Multiple Injection |
Term used to describe a damp proof course injection process when a wall is to be treated from one side by a process of drilling and injection into the same hole at increasing depths. |
| Newel Post |
Vertical post at top and bottom of staircase. |
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