Brick veneer Flashcards
TILTING BATTEN
used if facia is not supporting last tile. Larger than normal battens to ensure that last tile is at same angle as other tiles as it is not resting on a tile.
Example sentence: The tilting batten was used to ensure proper alignment of the last tile.
ANTI-PONDING BOARD
ensures that water trapped by sarking does not pond.
No additional information.
SARKING / SISALATION
traps moisture that comes into roof. If reflective will reduce heat flow through roof and reduces heat loss from roof space through roof.
No additional information.
HANGING BEAM
supports ceiling joists
No additional information.
TIE / STRAP
connects ceiling joists to hanging beam
No additional information.
INSULATION
reduced heat gain into house from roof and reduces heat loss from house to roof.
No additional information.
CORNICE
covers wall/ceiling lining joint at wall/ceiling junction.
No additional information.
TIMBER LINTEL
supports jack joists and roof structure across window opening. Spreads load to jamb studs.
No additional information.
GALVANISED MILD STEEL ANGLE
supports brickwork over window opening.
No additional information.
ARCHITRAVE
covers joint between window head and wall lining.
No additional information.
STRUT
supports purlins on internal wall.
No additional information.
TOP PLATE
holds studs together.
No additional information.
PLASTERBOARD LINING
internal wall lining (decorative, non structural).
No additional information.
SKIRTING BLOCK
provides nailing support for large/tall skirtings.
No additional information.
VERMIN-PROOF MESH
chicken wire to stop rodents from entering wall cavity.
No additional information.
