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