Glossary - (S)

The opening aluminium surrounded pane of a window which either has hinges at the side or bottom. Sliding doors or windows are called panels.

A shaped timber mould installed at the join of walls and ceilings.

Tank used to dispose of sewage when structure cannot be connected to a sewerage system.

See Building Line.

Using pegs to show the position of a structure on a site, ensuring to clear site boundaries or noted areas of concern.

Movement of a structure after construction, usually caused by timber expansion and contraction due to temperature variables.

This is a birds-eye-view of the section, showing the position of the building and other relevant factors like waste water pipes and vehicle access.

Timber trim fixed on a wall at its base where it joins the floor.

Pit of large stones such a scoria used to disperse surface water by gradual soakage into the soil.

The lower face or underside of a roof’s eaves.

A written document containing the detail and inclusions of a building project. This will be complimentary to the contract and contract plans.

A Stacker Door has two or three panels that slide the same way behind a fixed panel, which means there are no intrusive panels to obstruct.

Vertical timber, forming part of a wall where cladding of lining will be fixed to.

The height of the wall framing a room. Note that this height will generally be greater than the height from floor coverings to ceiling.

A tradesperson hired to do specific work such as roofing, plumbing, wiring or painting. The subcontractor takes instructions from, is paid by, and is responsible to the main contractor.