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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| Lateral Penetration |
Horizontal passage of
moisture through the fabric of a wall either due to rain penetration or as a
result of high external ground level. |
| Leaching |
Process of removal of a salt, preservative or other material due to it dissolving in a liquid (usually water) which is allowed to percolate through or across the material for a prolonged period of time. |
| Lintel |
Formed of wood, brick, concrete or steel. Fixed horizontally across an opening such as a door or window to support the structure over the opening. |
| Live |
Term used to describe plaster that has lost its adhesion to the underlying wall/surface. (See Blown) |
| Loose-Fill Insulation |
A type of loose material used for insulating cavity walls and lofts. |
| Low Pressure Injection |
Used for the application of water based chemical damp course systems where the material continues to diffuse within a wall after the injection process has been completed. Pressure used usually 0.15Mpa - 0.30Mpa (20 - 40 psi). (See Pressure Injection) |
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