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Tanking

A continuous waterproof membrane applied to a surface to prevent water penetration from either side.

Tolerance Schedule

A schedule issued showing the tolerable allowances in building practises such as GIB finish, concrete / plaster cracking etc.

Top Plate

The horizontal piece of timber running along the top of a timber framed wall.

Trap, P

A toilet pan or fixture in which the outlet discharges horizontally (out through the wall of the structure).

Trap, S

A toilet pan or fixture in which the outlet discharges vertically downward (out through the floor of the structure).

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