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‘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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| Impervious |
Not permeable. |
| In situ |
Meaning to work on an item in position rather than take it off site. |
| Infection |
Term used to describe the attack of timber by
wood destroying fungi. |
| Infestation |
Term used to describe the attack of timber by
wood boring insects |
| Integral Waterproofer |
A powder or liquid additive incorporated into a sand and cement render or concrete. Basically a soap that reduces the amount of water necessary for workability. (See also Render Additive) |
| 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. |
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