Glossary terms for letter 'W'


Wall Bracket
Any fastener attached to a wall supporting structural member.
Warping (Timber)
Distortion due to changes in moisture content.

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Washer
A metal disc placed under a bolt or nut.

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Waste Outlet
A fitting, which conveys waste or water from a fixture or floor to pipe network.

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Waste Pipe
A pipe which conveys the discharge from waste fixtures.

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Water Proofing
The treatment of walls and floors to make them impervious.
Water Table
The natural level of ground water.

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Weather Board
An external wall cladding.

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Weep Hole
A gap in a perpend of a masonry wall, just above the flashing to allow any water in the cavity to drain out.