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 have little idea 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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| Coping |
Impermeable capping on the top of a wall exposed to the elements to prevent moisture penetration. |
| Corbelling |
A projecting part of a building, usually providing support, often in the form of projecting courses of brickwork. |
| Cordon Sanitaire |
Term used to describe the containment of dry rot within an area of masonry by the injection of a masonry biocide into the masonry in a concentrated band around the perimeter of the infected area. (See also Toxic Box) |
| Cornice |
1) Ornamental moulding made of plaster fitted at the join of a wall and ceiling.
2) Horizontal moulded projection, usually decorative, crowning a building or structure. |
| COSHH |
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 |
| Curing |
Process of setting by chemical reaction. Relevant to the ‘curing’ of an injected chemical damp proof course. |
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