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Pebbles, shingle, gravel etc. used in the
manufacture of concrete, and in the construction of "soakaways". |
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AIRBRICK |
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Perforated brick used for ventilation, especially
to floor voids (beneath timber floors) and roof spaces. |
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ARCHITRAVE |
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Joinery moulding around window or doorway. |
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ASBESTOS |
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Fibrous mineral used in the past for insulation. Can
be a health hazard specialist advice should be sought
if asbestos (especially blue asbestos) is found. |
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ASBESTOS CEMENT |
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Cement with 10-15% asbestos fibre as reinforcement. Fragile will
not bear heavy weights. Hazardous fibres may be released
if cut or drilled. |
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ASHLAR |
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Finely dressed natural stone: the best grade of masonry. |
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ASPHALT |
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Black, tar-like substance, strongly adhesive and impervious
to moisture. Used on flat roofs and floors. |
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BARGE BOARD |
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See Verge Board. |
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BALANCED FLUE |
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Common metal device normally serving gas appliances which
allows air to be drawn to the appliance whilst also allowing
fumes to escape. |
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BEETLE INFESTATION |
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(Wood boring insects: woodworm.) Larvae of various species
of beetle which tunnel into timber causing damage. Specialist
treatment normally required. Can also affect furniture. |
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BENCHING |
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Smoothly contoured concrete slope beside drainage channel
within an inspection chamber. Also known as Haunching. |
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BITUMEN |
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Black, sticky substance, related to asphalt. Used in
sealants, mineral felts and damp-proof courses. |
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BREEZE BLOCK |
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Originally made from cinders ("breeze") the
term now commonly used to refer to various types of concrete
and cement building blocks. |
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