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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| Wall Plate |
1)
Part of a suspended timber floor construction that provides a level bearing and
fixing point for the joists and uniformally distribute loads from the joists to
the wall below the plate,
2) Part
of a pitched roof construction that receive the feet of the spars (spars) and
ceiling joist ends and
3) Part of a flat roof structure that receives the ends of the flat roof
joists.
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| Wall Solution |
A term used to describe a masonry biocide that
is often used in dry rot control. |
| Water Based |
Term used to describe a type of treatment
formulation that uses water as the carrier of the active ingredient. |
| Water Repellent |
A liquid formulation applied to the surface of a wall to prevent the penetration of water but permit the passage of water vapour. |
| Wet & Dry Bulb Hygrometer |
An instrument that consists of a pair of wet and dry thermometers held in a slotted frame which can be whirled around rapidly to produce a constant rate of air flow. Used for determining the Relative Humidity by measuring cooling due to evaporation of water. Has been superseded by electronic instruments, |
| Wrap |
Term used to describe the wrapping of timber in an impervious material to prevent direct contact with masonry that is or may become damp.
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