Blocking

Referred to when adjoining sections are coated, such as windows, doors and trim, particularly when water-based paints are used and the rise in temperature can result in the two surfaces fusing (sticking together).
Can also apply when blockage of the nozzle or tip occurs during spraying.


Booking

A term sometimes used when wallpaper is pasted the two ends are folded into each other to allow for soaking. 

Care should be taken not to crease the folds.


Bottom Rail

Refers to the bottom horizontal section of a panelled door or window.


Breeze Block/ Concrete Clinker

Used for internal walls made from a mix of cement and coal ash.


Bridging

When paint is applied over fine cracks and holes which have not been filled before painting.


Bring forward

Generally refers to areas which have been made good or where the preparation has exposed the original substrate and the porosity (suction) is greater than the surrounding surface and needs sealing.


British Standard Code of Practice

British Standard BS6150 2006 Painting of Buildings code of practice.
British Standard BS Part 12 Workmanship on Building Sites.
British Standard BS 1710 Identification of Pipelines.
British Standard BS 381C Colour Code Identification coding and for special purposes.
British Standard BS 4800 Colours for Building.


Broken colour

Overall multi-colour/marble appearance by blending/merging different colours during application.
 


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.