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Random Definition Volatile Or ganic Compound (VOC ) Gases that are emitted from various solid and liquid, products and chemicals that evaporate and contaminate the atmosphere.
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A | | | The use of special equipment to convert solar energy into usable heat, which is then stored for electrical output in buildings. |
| | | Also called additives. Materials added to mortar as water-repellents, colouring agents or plasticisers to make mortars more workable, or to retard or speed up setting, or otherwise modify standard properties. |
| | | Any hard, inert materials (sand, gravel or stone) used for mixing with cementitious materials to form mortar or concrete. |
| | | An arrangement of bricks over an opening |
| | | The sharp edges of a brick |
B | | | The soil back filled into an excavation. Also brickwork used to fill in space between studs in a frame building, sometimes called Brick Nogging. |
| | | Portion of a brick larger than a quarter. |
| | | A filling of brick between the roof timber, from wall plate to roof covering, to prevent the entry of birds and vermin and to render the wall weather tight. |
| | | The horizontal layer of mortar on which a masonry unit is set |
| | - Bedding places. Those planes in a wall formed by the horizontal joints between the bedding faces of the units.
- Face Shell Bedding. Where mortar is placed only on face shells of hollow masonry units.
- Full bedding. Where mortar is placed on the whole of the bedding faces of the units.
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| | | A renewable source of energy derived from plant matter growth and biodegradable waste that can be burnt as fuel. Used for heating and production, it provides a cleaner source of energy and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. |
| | | The arrangement of bricks in brickwork, usually interlocking to distribute the load and attain a pleasant appearance. |
| | | The use of part bricks to make good a bonding pattern where dimensions do not allow regularised bond patterns of full bricks |
| | | The boundary between the interior and exterior of a building through which heat is transferred, for example a wall or window. It serves to facilitate climate control, air quality, durability and energy efficiency. |
C | | | Carbon dioxide (CO2) that enters the atmosphere as a result of human activity, like greenhouse gas emissions |
| | | The total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full lifecycle of a building, including the supply chain, recyclability and disposal. |
| | | Achieving a zero level of carbon dioxide emissions |
| | | Counter-balancing greenhouse gas emissions through the purchase of carbon credits from another party to offset this action, in an effort to attain an overall carbon neutral effect. |
| | | Wall of two leaves effectively tied together with wall tie with a space between them, usually at least 50mm wide. |
| | | Wall of two leaves effectively tied together with wall tie with a space between them, usually at least 50mm wide. |
| | | The average value of the crushing strengths of a sample of bricks tested to assess load bearing capability |
| | | The amount of heat that moves directly through a given set of materials within the building envelope, for example cavity walls |
| | | Reducing energy consumption through the use of renewable resources, such as energy efficient materials that moderate building temperatures |
| | | The transfer of heat from a surface, e.g. wall or floor, and rises as cooler air sinks down, thus regulating temperatures and
the transmission of energy in a building. |
| | | The materials or masonry units used to form a cap or a finish on top of a wall, pier or chimney to protect from water penetration. Commonly extended beyond the wall face and incorporating a drip. |
| | | A shelf or ledge formed by projecting successive courses of brickwork out from the face of the wall. Corbels usually support a structural or decorative element. |
D | | | A course or layer of impervious material which prevents vertical movement of water |
E | | | The unsightly chalk-like appearance on a building due to the crystallisation of soluble salts contained in the bricks or mortar. |
| | | The non-renewable energy required to extract, process, manufacture, transport, assemble and install a building material, as well as to maintain, repair, restore or replace materials or components during the life of the building. |
| | | Products and systems that use less energy to perform as well or better than standard products |
| | | The trench which is dug in the ground for the foundation.
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F | | | Brickwork built neatly and evenly without applied finish |
| | | Waterproof sheet materials, usually galvanised sheet iron shaped to prevent entry of rain water. |
| | | The broadened concrete base of a foundation, wall or pier |
| | | Organic materials like coal, natural gas and oil. All contain carbon and produce greenhouse gases. |
| | | A structure to carry brickwork on to soil or earth |
| | | The destructive action of freezing water and thawing ice in saturated materials |
G | | | Portion of wall above eaves level that encloses the end of a pitched roof |
| | | Boxes of specific volumes to accurately measure the proportions of cement, lime and sand when preparing mortar |
| | | Batten marked at intervals for vertical setting-out of brick courses. |
| | | A building constructed from environmentally friendly materials to conserve energy, water, and other resources, without compromising on comfort and aesthe tic design |
| | | The gap between people and/or companies “talking” green and actually “walking” green. |
| | | The process in which emission caused by infrared radiation in the atmosphere warms a planet’s surface. |
| | | Gases in the earths’ atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse (warming) effect. |
| | | Superficial, unsubstantiated, inaccurate statements made by various concerns with regard to the sustainability and environmental standing of their products or services.
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| | | A mixture of cementitious material and aggregates to which sufficient water has been added to produce pouring consistency without segregation of the constitutents. |
H | | | The end face of a standard brick |
| | | A continuous course or row of header brick |
I | | | The first setting action of mortar, the beginning of the set |
J | | | The vertical sides of an opening of masonry. |
| | | Steel reinforcement placed in mortar bed joints |
| | | The finishing off of joints between courses of masonry units before the mortar has hardened. |
K | | | The thermal conductivity coefficient of a material measures its ability to conduct heat when there is a temperature differential across the material, measured in W/mK (watt per meter Kelvin). |
L | | | The distance the bricks of the course overlap the bricks of another course |
| | | One or two parallel walls that are tied together as a cavity wall |
| | | Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. A leading certification process by the U.S. Green Building Council that evaluates new buildings constructed to common green standards. |
| | | Evaluates the overall life cycle of the building and its impact on the environment, from initial product supply to construction, maintenance and final disposal. Also known as ‘cradle to grave’ effect. |
| | | White insoluble calcareous deposits on the face of brickwork derived from common cement mortars which have been subjected to severe wetting during setting and hardening. |
| | | A beam placed or constructed over an opening in a wall to carry the superimposed load. |
| | | Strips of metal, fixed onto the sides of metal doors and window frames to secure frames to the brickwork. |
M | | | A mixture of sand (lime), cement and water. |
| | | A continuous horizontal or vertical joint in brickwork filled with compressive material to accommodate movement due to moisture, thermal or structural effects. |
N | | | A high performance building that produces more energy than it consumes. |
| | | A small projection of masonry from the face of a wall. |
O | | | Energy generated by renewable resources using a system located on-site. |
| | | The process of building a wall with the face away from the mason. |
P | | | A low wall around the perimeter of a building at roof level or around balconies. |
| | | Indoor thermal comfort achieved through building design that uses solar heat energy in combination with correct orientation, appropriate ventilation and insulation, adequate shading and the use of materials with high thermal mass. The internal environment is controlled through natural means. |
| | | Vertical lines controlling the verticality of cross joints appearing in the face wall. |
| | | Silicon-based PV/solar energy panels that convert light from the sun into electricity |
| | | A vertical block of brickwork, which may either be isolated or attached to the face of a wall. |
| | | Drawings used in building a house, usually showing the structure in a horizontal plane, from above, but without the roof. A floor plan shows the floor area of a structure in a horizontal plane. A section is a vertical cross section from roof to foundation. An elevation is a drawing of one side of a house. |
| | | Visible projection or recess at the base of a wall or pier. |
| | | The verticality of brickwork |
| | | Common cement. A fine powdered materials which, when mixed with water, sets and binds together to form a hard, solid material. It is used as a component of mortar and concrete. |
| | | Temporary timber boars erected outside the enclosing walls of a structure at corners and used to fix string lines when setting-out foundations and walls. |
Q | | | An exterior masonry corner |
R | | | (Thermal Resistance) The measure of a materials ability to resist heat flow when there is a temperature differential across it, in units of m2K/W. The higher the R-value the greater the resistance to heat transfer. The reciprocal of its U-Value. |
| | | R-value (Thermal Resistance) The measure of a materials ability to resist heat flow when there is a temperature differential across it, in units of m2K/W, which is the K-value divided into the thickness of the material. The higher the R-value the greater the resistance to heat transfer. The reciprocal of its U-Value
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| | The technique of stepping back each course so that further masonry can be built on to and against it without the use of toothers. |
| | | The heat energy radiated into the air surrounding an object or material that previously absorbed that heat from another source e.g. the sun. |
| | Brickwork incorporating steel wire or rods to ensure its resistance to loads. |
| | Metal that is built into brickwork e.g. reinforcing bars. |
| | | Energy generated from natural resources that are not depleted when used. For example: solar energy, hydroelectric power, and wind power. |
| | A wall that provides lateral support to higher ground at a change of level. |
| | To moisten mortar and re-mix, after original mixing, to the proper consistency for use. |
| | Any surface turned back from the face of a principal surface. |
| | The area of walling at the side of an opening which is at right angles to the general face of the wall. |
| | Lengths of hoop-iron or double strands of wire built into the wall to secure the roof to the superstructure. |
| | Burned clay bricks from one kiln which have not been sorted or graded. |
S | | A temporary framework, usually of tubular steel or aluminium, and timber boards to give access for construction work. |
| | A fluid material which sets but does not harden. Used to exclude wind driven rain from movement joints as well as around doors and window frames. |
| | A constructional drawing showing a view of the cut surface that would be seen if a building or object was cut through, generally vertically. |
| | The lower horizontal edge of an opening. |
| | The brick from which an arch springs. |
| | The exposed lower surface of any overhead component of a building such as a slab lintel, vault, cornice or arch. |
| | Clay products that have been fired at low temperature ranges, producing units of relatively high absorptions and low compressive strengths. |
| | A brick laid vertically on end with the stretcher face showing in the surface of the work. |
| | Bricks of special shape of size used for the construction of particular brickwork. |
| | The longer face of a brick showing in the surface of a wall. |
| | The tendency of a brick to absorb water from the mortar. Dense vitrified bricks has a low suction rate, porous bricks have a high suction rate. This affects bonding properties. |
| | The brickwork from the floorslab upwards. |
| | | Green buildings made of eco-friendly products that save energy, water and materials. Correct orientation, design, construction, operation, maintenance and removal ensure a positive environmental, economic and social impact over their life cycle. |
| | | The development of environmental, economic and social resources to meet the needs of both present and future generations |
T | | | A material’s ability to absorb and store heat for later use, measured in J/m2K. |
| | | The range of temperatures above and below thermal neutrality within which a high percentage of occupants will be comfortable. |
| | | A measure of the time delay in the transfer of heat through a material. Materials providing thermal lag are used to delay peak heating and cooling loads within a building. |
| | | Thermal Mass is a property of materials that enables them to absorb, store, and later release significant amounts of heat. These materials absorb energy slowly and hold it for much longer periods of time than do less massive materials |
| | | The temperature at which occupants feel neither too hot or too cold. Thermal neutrality varies for climatic condit ions and
building type. |
| | | The extent to which a material or building element contributes to internal temperatures being within the target thermal comfort range |
| | Leaving indents in the wall. This means removing every second brick when adding new brickwork to existing structures. |
U | | | (Thermal Transmittance) The measure of a materials ability to transmit heat when there is a temperature differential
across it, in units of W/m2K. The higher the U-value the greater the ability to transmit heat. The reciprocal of its R-Value. |
V | | Sloping edge of a pitched roof. |
| | | Gases that are emitted from various solid and liquid, products and chemicals that evaporate and contaminate the atmosphere. |
W | | | A horizontal member, usually of wood, secured to masonry to which the frame construction is attached. |
| | | A metal piece that connects leaves of masonry to each other or to other materials. |
| | The amount of water that a unit absorbs when immersed in either cold or boiling water for a stated length of time; expressed as a percentage of the weight of the dry unit. |
| | | Prevention of moisture flow through masonry. |
| | | An opening placed in mortar joints of facing materials at the level of flashing to permit the escape of moisture. |
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