Your Questions Answered Glossary
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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| 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. |
| 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. |