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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| Newel Post |
Vertical post at top and bottom of staircase. |
| Nitrates |
A type of hygroscopic salt. Usually present in a
wall that has either had or is currently affected by long standing rising damp.
(See Hygroscopic Salts) |
| Nogging |
Sometimes referred to
as strutting. Inserted between large dimension joists to stiffen a floor and
prevent joists twisting or tilting. Two types used; herring bone or solid. |
| Nosing |
A rounded protruding edge. Found on the edge of a stair tread where it projects beyond the riser or the edge of a window board. |
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