Building Terms
Building term definitions, organised by category:
Building Terms: Excavation / Ground Works
- Foundation
- The part of a building which sits on the ground to support the structure above it.
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- Rising damp
- The movement by capillary action of water up a wall from the ground. A damp proof course is employed to prevent this.
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- Tanking
- A complete system of waterproofing a basement from floor to ceiling.
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