De-Natured Wood
Unprotected wood Which has been exposed to the elements i,.e. UV rays becoming very dry breaking down the natural cells.
Designer
Designer. Someone who prepares or modifies designs for a building, product or system relating to construction work.
See: https://www.citb.co.uk/documents/cdm%20regs/2015/cdm-2015-designers-printer-friendly.pdf
Domestic Client
Domestic Client. If you’re having building work carried out which is not connected to running a business, typically on the property where you or a family member lives.
See: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg411.htm
Door and window furniture
Refers to all metal or plastic fittings applied to doors and windows. i.e. hinges, handles, latches, finger plates, kicking plates.
DPC Damp Proof Course
A horizontal layer of impervious material generally used between the ground works and the above ground brickwork or other wall finishes and components to rising rising damp.
