Building Inspector
Employed by the local authority to ensure and report back whether or not the building works conform to the required regulations.
Building Regulations
Building regulations are minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to virtually every building.
The Building Regulations 2010 cover the construction and extension of buildings.
Building Research Establishment
A government sponsored department responsible for the testing and approval of all building design and construction principals.
Building Surveyor
A qualified person covering the principles of building construction, new and refurbishment work, costings and law.
Capillary Action
This occurs when two surfaces are parallel with each other, for example external wall cladding where water
runs from the top surface and can be drawn underneath, creep back and penetrate any untreated areas of timber,
causing further problems such as wood rot or blisters.
Also, when moisture is absorbed into a porous material from floor level upwards.
Often referred to as rising damp due to faulty damp proofing.
Cast Iron
Cast iron is formed by smelting iron ore and mixing it with scrap metals and other alloys.
The liquid mixture is then poured into moulds and allowed to cool and solidify. The resulting material is extremely strong, although brittle.