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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| Eaves |
Part of the roof that overhangs/projects beyond
wall below. |
| Efflorescence |
A term used to describe white salts deposits
containing carbonate and sulphate ions that form on the surface of brickwork or
plaster as residual moisture evaporates. Efflorescence salts are naturally
present in building materials and merely indicate that moisture is evaporating.
They are not significantly hygroscopic. |
| EML |
Expanded Metal Lathing |
| Estimate |
An approximation, an educated guess, a rough price of what the final cost will be. |
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