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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| T & G Boarding: |
Softwood floor boards that have a protruding
‘tongue’ along one edge and a ‘groove’ along the other hence the term ‘Tongue
and Groove’. Also used to describe a type of wall panelling. |
| Tank |
Term used to describe the application of a waterproof material, usually cement based, directly onto a substrate. (See Tanking) |
| Tanking |
Term used to describe a waterproofing system, usually cement based, applied directly to one face of a wall, floor or ceiling to prevent the penetration of water by capillary action and/or hydrostatic pressure. Typically used in cellars and basements where to be true tanking it should be applied to all walls, floors and when relevant ceilings. |
| Tide Mark |
A mark left on a surface where water was or is present. |
| Titration |
Method of chemical analysis. Used to determine the concentration of materials. |
| Total Moisture Content |
The combined total of a material’s hygroscopic (air dry) moisture content and capillary moisture content. (See Hygroscopic Moisture Content and Capillary Moisture Content) |
| Toxic Box |
Term used to describe the containment of dry rot within an area of masonry by the injection of a masonry biocide into the masonry in a concentrated band around the perimeter of a dry rot infected area. (See Cordon Sanitaire) |
| Transfusion |
The process of introducing a damp course fluid into a wall using the influence of gravity and diffusion only from small inverted bottle reservoirs. |
| Trap (1) |
A curved section of drain that holds water thereby creating a seal that prevents odours escaping. |
| Trap (2) |
An opening in a floor that provides access beneath. |
| Tread |
Part of a flight of stairs. A tread is the horizontal part of a stair on which one treads when ascending or descending a flight of stairs. (See also Riser and String) |
| Trimmer |
A thicker joist that supports cut (trimmed) joists to create an opening in a floor e.g. for a stair case or fire place. A trimmer is supported by trimming joists. |
| TRV |
Thermostatic Radiator Valve. Fitted to radiators to regulate temperature irrespective of boiler controls/room thermostat. |
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