Building Trade Archives - Page 8 of 16

The lowest point where the roof rafters extend and overhang the top course of brickwork.

An Abrasive paper based on an aluminum oxide surface and bonded onto a fabric backing.

Ideal for use on metalwork to remove corrosion and to polish a metal surface.

Wearing/washing of a top coating of paint, (see Chalking).

Key plate.

Establishing the cost of labour and materials for work to be carried out.

Refers to the external front of a building.

The thickness of a paint when opening a fresh tin of paint I,e.igh viscosity - this false body breaks down when stirred.

A board fixed to the ends of the roof rafters onto which the guttering is fixed.

A rectangular plate fixed close to the door latch to protect the surface from finger marks

Final coat of paint or plaster.