PUTREFACTION
Decomposition of organic matter, especially the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi, with the resulting formation of foul smelling gases resulting from incomplete oxidation.
Decomposition of organic matter, especially the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi, with the resulting formation of foul smelling gases resulting from incomplete oxidation.
Abbr. for Poly Vinyl Chloride, a polymer commonly used in plumbing pipe and electrical conduit; also for Pigment Volume Concentration, the percentage of pigment in a paint film.
Of, relating to, or involving quality or kind. The identification of a material based on the chemical and physical properties of a sample.
Post-restoration or remediation activities performed by a restorer that are designed to check on the effectiveness of the remediation, as a pre-screening, prior to post remediation verification.
Of, relating to, or involving quantity or amount.
A person who once the scope is prepared applies a price listing mentality to the costing of the job.
Lumber sawed perpendicular to the annual rings, presenting the parallel edge grain across the face of the board; the proportion of quarter sawed to plain sawed lumber determines the grade of hardwood flooring,
Abbr. for Remove and Replace.
A measurement of resistance to heat transfer.
A framing member installed in a series to support the roof covering.