SWELLING
The volume increase caused by absorption of moisture.
The volume increase caused by absorption of moisture.
The popular name for chronic environmental conditions in building interiors which cause a variety of physical symptoms in the occupants.
A manufactured fibre as opposed to natural fibres.
Abbr. for tongue-and-groove.
A sheet (often plastic/vinyl or canvass) that is temporarily fixed to a roof to reduce water penetration and maintain internal conditions.
A substance used in law enforcement to incapacitate individuals by inducing severe tearing, burning, nausea and respiratory distress without causing permanent injury.
A person or company that is paying for the use of the building as prescribed in a lease or rental agreement.
To determine the extent of damage or the restorability of a material by applying various procedures and observing the result.
The profile, hand and other characteristics of a surface or material other than its colour; a coating or treatment which imparts a raised or irregular profile to an otherwise smooth surface: the act of applying such a coating or treatment.
Distributing insecticides or odour counteractants as a mist of finely divided, heated droplets.