Acrylic
A water-based paint which can be used on internal walls and ceilings.
Adhesives
Any product used to bond materials together.
Airbrick
Perforated bricks built into a wall to aid ventilation.
Anchor Bolt
A heavy-duty bolt which is set in concrete and then used to support structural elements…
Architrave
The moulded wood surrounding doors and windows.
Baluster
The vertical posts of a stair handrail.
Balustrade
The handrail supported by Balusters.
Beading
Thin wood or plastic mouldings used as decoration.
Bolster
Wide bladed cold chisel designed for cutting bricks or blocks.
Bond
The way in which bricks are laid so the joints do not line up. Used…
Casement
Windows that are hinged on one vertical edge.
Ceiling joists
The horizontal wooden beams used to suspend the ceiling.
Cavity walls
Wall which have an air space in the middle to aid ventilation.
Chipboard
Board made from small softwood chips. Can be bought in several grades.
Chisel
Sharp bladed tool, used for cutting and shaping wood, brick or stone.
Circuit
The generic name for a complete pass of wiring.
Conductor
Single wire or group of wires in continuous contact with each other.
Countersink
A fitting for a power drill. Cuts a shallow angled recess for the screw head…
Coving
Shaped wood, plaster or polystyrene cornice to fit in the angle between the wall and…
Cylinder
Another name for a Hot Water Tank.