repoint
verbConstruction
To replace or repair the pointing in brickwork.
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repointing
nounConstruction
The process of renewing mortar joints in masonry
reprise
nounConstruction
In masonry, the return of a moulding in an internal angle.
restressable
adjectiveConstruction
Capable of being stressed again.
restump
verbConstruction
To renew the stumps supporting a house
reticulated
adjectiveConstruction
Constructed with diamond-shaped stones.
RHS
nounConstruction
Initialism of rectangular hollow section.
ridge course
nounConstruction
The last or top course of roofing materials, such as tile, roll roofing, shingles, etc. that covers the ridge and overlaps the intersecting field roofing.
ridge tile
nounConstruction
A curved or bent tile specifically designed to cover the apex or ridge of a pitched roof, where two roof planes converge.
ridge vent
nounConstruction
A vent located at the ridge of the roof that allows the escape of warm and/or moist air from the attic area or rafter cavity; it is usually a simple shielded gap but may be a ventilator (device).
roof curb
nounConstruction
A raised frame used to mount mechanical units (such as air conditioning or exhaust fans), skylights, etc. on a roof.
roof-plate
nounConstruction
A wall plate that receives the lower ends of the rafters of a roof.
rosin paper
nounConstruction
A heavy-duty felt paper used in construction as a layer under flooring and siding.
RSJ
nounConstruction
Initialism of rolled steel joist.
running sand
nounConstruction
Saturated sand which flows into an excavation or void due to water pressure.
sand jack
nounConstruction
A type of jack from which sand can be released gradually in small quantities when lowering something into position.
sandwich beam
nounConstruction
A composite system that consists of two thin skin layers separated by a thick inner core.
sandwich shell
nounConstruction
A structure consisting of a core (which can be foam or solid, honeycomb, web, corrugated or truss) sandwiched between two thinner outer layers, often made of metal or composite.
sandwich theory
nounConstruction
A theory describing the behaviour of a beam, plate, or shell consisting of three layers: two facesheets and one core.
scaff tag
nounConstruction
A label affixed to scaffolding to certify that it has been erected correctly and is safe to use.
scant
nounConstruction
A block of stone sawn on two sides down to the bed level.
screed
nounConstruction
Senses relating to building construction and masonry.
screeding
nounConstruction
The process of producing a smooth flat layer of concrete or similar material.
screen wall
nounConstruction
a nonstructural wall erected around units or curbs on a roof. Typically the framing consists of girts with a wood or metal covering attached to the frame.
scuttle
nounConstruction
A hatch that provides access to the roof from the interior of a building.
sealant
nounConstruction
A mixture of polymers, fillers, and pigments used to fill and seal joints where moderate movement is expected.
sealant backing
nounConstruction
A compressible material placed in a joint before applying sealant.
seam
nounConstruction
A joint formed by mating two separate sections of materials.
self-build
nounConstruction
A house built by the owner, or according to the owner's instructions.
set
nounConstruction
A piece placed temporarily upon the head of a pile when the latter cannot otherwise be reached by the weight, or hammer.
set fair
verbConstruction
To provide a smooth, finished surface on plaster after roughing in.
shark fin
nounConstruction
An upward curled felt side lap or end lap.
shed roof
nounConstruction
A roof having only one sloping plane and no hips, ridges or valleys.
sheet rock
nounConstruction
Prehardened plaster of Paris (gypsum) sold in large panels and used as a wall surface in building construction.
shift
nounConstruction
The extent, or arrangement, of the overlapping of plank, brick, stones, etc., that are placed in courses so as to break joints.
shutter
nounConstruction
A panel used to contain freshly poured concrete, which is usually removed when the concrete hardens.
shutterer
nounConstruction
A worker who constructs shuttering/formwork.
sideboarding
nounConstruction
Outer walls on a building or other structure; cladding; siding.
sideform
nounConstruction
A process for setting concrete which uses forms to confine the concrete to the desired width.
sidewalk superintendent
nounConstruction
A passer-by or other person who watches and possibly advises work at a construction project from a sidewalk or other vantage point.
sill
nounConstruction
A threshold; horizontal structural member of a building near ground level on a foundation or pilings, or lying on the ground, and bearing the upright portion of a frame; a sill plate.
single-ply membrane
nounConstruction
Roofing membranes that are field applied using just one layer of membrane material (either homogeneous or composite rather than multiple layers.
single-ply roof
nounConstruction
A roof system in which the principal roof covering is a single layer of flexible membrane often thermoset or thermoplastic.
sinker
nounConstruction
A sinker nail, used for framing in current construction.
sister
verbConstruction
To strengthen (a supporting beam) by fastening a second beam alongside it.
slab
nounConstruction
A poured-concrete foundation for a building.
slab hut
nounConstruction
A kind of dwelling or shed made from slabs of split or sawn timber.
slab on grade
nounConstruction
A horizontal placement of concrete directly over a prepared earth substrate.
slash pile
nounConstruction
Accumulated debris from cutting brush or trimming trees.
sleeved
adjectiveConstruction
Made with or having sleeves.
snow guard
nounConstruction
A device or series of devices attached to the roof in a pattern that attempts to hold the snow in place, thus preventing sudden snow or ice slides from the roof
snow load
nounConstruction
The live load due to the weight of snow on a structure, such as a roof; included in the design calculations.
sonotube
nounConstruction
A tube of compressed fibre into which wet concrete is poured in order to make columns or pillars
SOP
nounConstruction
Initialism of setting-out point.
span
nounConstruction
The length of a cable, wire, rope, chain between two consecutive supports.
spandrel
nounConstruction
soffit (usually used to describe metal or corrugated plastic types of roof soffit)
split slab
nounConstruction
A method of construction using two separate concrete slabs: the first placed as a slab on grade or suspended slab and covered with waterproofing and a drainage system; the second, or topping slab, placed over the underlying slab and waterproofing.
spring beam
nounConstruction
A beam of considerable span, without central support; the tie beam of a truss.
square
nounConstruction
A unit used in measuring roof area equivalent to 100 square feet (9.29 m²) of roof area. The materials for roofing jobs are often billed by the square in the United States.
square tab shingle
nounConstruction
Shingle with tabs that are all the same size and exposure.