Building Terms Glossary

Acceptable Solution

As part of the Building Act 2004, an acceptable solution is a building solution that is accepted by the building consent authority (usually your local council) as complying with the Building Code.

Apron Flashing

Architrave

Balustrade

Barge Board

BCA

Beam

Bearer

Bevel

Bevel-Back

Bottom Plate

Building Act 2004

Building Code

Building Consent

Cantilever

Casement

Cavity Slider

Ceiling Battens

Cornice

Cupping

Deflection

Delamination

Double Glazing

Double-Hung

DPM

Dwang

E2/AS1

Eave

Fascia

Flange

Flashing

Galvanised

Jamb

Joist

Linoleum

Lintel

Mitre

Mortice and Tenon Joint

Nib Wall

Nosing

Particleboard

Pile

Plaster

Plate

Plywood

Pointing

Powder-Coating

Purlin

Rafter

Saddle Flashing

Sash

Scriber

Sill

Skillion Roof

Soaker

Soffit

String

Stringer

Stud

Substrate

Swarf

Underpurlin

...Mike and Gauri have made us feel as if the success of the build was personally important to them, not just us, and that it was not just another business venture. This has become a special business/client relationship and now that the build is virtually complete, we will always appreciate how they and their team went about ensuring its success. Thank you, Mike and Gauri.

Steve & Viv