Finishing Coat

Final coat of paint or plaster.


First fix

First fix is normally considered to be after the shell of the building has been completed. Following this it involves Joinery and building work to roof, internal walls, floors and ceiling inserting all cables for electrical supply along with pipework for water supply before plastering. 

 


Flame Cleaning

Method of Removing mill scale and old paint coatings from steelwork.


Fresco

Applying lime based paint onto wet lime plaster.

Decorating skill needed to produce  a good finish.


Frieze

The wall area between the Picture rail and ceiling .


Frog

An indentation within a brick which reduces weight.

The frog face of the brick is normally laid face up for maximum strength.


Frost Damaged Water Based Paint

Under construction

Frost Damage


Fungicidal Solution

A ready to use solution for the treatment of mould and other organic growths
 


Gable

The triangle end wall between the two side wall.


Galvanised Steel

Galvanised steel is where steelwork is dipped coated with zinc.

See: Galvanised process: https://www.galvanizing.org.uk/galvanizing-process/