Groundwork & Foundations trade jargon
- Flagstone
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Any large, flat stone used for paving and patios.
- Footing
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The concrete foundation upon which walls are built.
- Foul drainage
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Underground pipework that carries waste water from toilets, baths, sinks, washing machines, dishwashers and showers.
- Foundations
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The load-bearing part of a building constructed beneath the ground.
- Groundworker
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A tradesperson who prepares the construction site for a building, dealing with clearing the ground, laying the foundation and installing drainage.
- Hard base
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临时地板:铺设在建筑物上以方便运送材料的临时地板
- Hardcore
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A mix of stones, broken bricks, rubble and other material used as a filling in foundations or under hardstanding.
- Manhole
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A covered opening in paving that allows access beneath.
- Soakaway
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A purpose-built hole into which surface water can drain. Sometimes filled simply with rubble and covered, they can also contain specially made units for increased efficiency.
- Spoil
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Waste material produced during excavations.
- Subsidence
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地面下沉。
- Subsoil
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The layer of soil beneath the topsoil, which typically contains less organic matter.
- Surface water drainage
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When rain water falls on a property and drains away.
- Topsoil
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最上层的土壤,一般约2到8英寸深。
- Trench
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A ditch dug for either the laying of pipes, cables or foundations.
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