Short Pile Roller
A short pile roller is design for use on flat surfaces such as doors and smooth plastered walls.
Sintering
Site Induction
Site Induction, is carried out to ensure all personnel working on the the site is familiar with the Health and Safety requirements.
Health and Safety Induction Checklist
Size
A solution based on water, animal glue, cellulose derivative or starch. Used primarily to seal porous surfaces prior to paper hanging.
Sizing
A thin coat of paste or glue size applied onto porous surfaces before hanging wallpaper and other wall coverings.
Snagging
Snagging within the building /construction industry is a slang word relating to a snag document/form is issued to contactors and sub contractors towards the end of a project or phased work to outline and describe minor defects or omissions arising during the course of the work carried out. This inspection to identify defects within the finishing work construction prior to the final handover to the client is normally conducted a few weeks before the final handover to the client..
Soffit Board
Soffit Board
A horizontal board fixed to the underside of the rafters between the wall surface and facia board.
Also, the underside of an arch, beam, cornice and stairs.
See building components : Roof construction.
Spalling is where the top surface becomes detached from the main body of the substrate.