Building Technology: Roofing / Doors / Hardware
Flameshield Fireproofing
A Filipino invented, non-asbestos fiber mix on non-organic binder; 1" thk for 2 hour fire rating, 2" thick for 3 hour fire rating and 3" thick for 4-hour fire rating.
Rat Proofing
A method or protecting rooms against the intrusion of rats and other small destructive animals from gnawing the wooden parts of the house and living the under-ceilings and under-floors of houses.
Impermeable
A mortar or concrete is considered _________ when it does not permit passage or flow of water through its pores or voids.
fanlight
A semicircular, round, or oval window with fan-shaped panes of glass.
sidelight
A window at the side of a door or another window
Water repelling
Also referred to as Water Sealing. Applied by brush or low-pressure spray, a clear silicon water repellent or sealant to porous surface material such as cement plaster and bricks to prevent weathering. Brand: - Thompsons
overdoor
An ornamental painting, carving, or section, of woodwork directly above a doorway
Building Protection Systems
An umbrella term for: Water Proofing, Damp Proofing, Termite Proofing, Fire Proofing, Thermal Insulation, Surface and Rust Protection.
Site-applied wood preservative
Application of a chemical liquid on the wood surface (Solignum) to protect it against pest intrusion, such as termites and powder post beetles (bukbok), and decay-causing fungi, such as sap stain and rot.
Fire Proofing
Application of cover materials to structural steel components or system to provide increased fire resistance.
Termite Proofing
Done by the exterminator.
Powder Coat
Electrecuted to let cover stay.
Factory-applied wood preservative
Factory pressure-applied wood preservatives; such as boliden salts. Wolman preservatives or Solgnum preservatives of Matimco Wood (Manila Timber Company).
20-25 years
General warranty for clay/cement/slate/ceramic tile roofing
10 years
General warranty for long span roofing
Weathering
Growth of algae and moss.
2"
In a long span roofing the teks screw should be mounded straight with the length: recommended - 2 1/2" minimum - ____________
Termite Shields
Installing a shield of non-corroding metal or inorganic material, used as protection against the infiltration of termites in a building. Projecting shield on a masonry foundation or pier (or under a wood sill or beam which it supports), or around pipes which enter the building.
Galvanized
Material derived from Zinc.
Thermal Insulation
Material providing high resistance to heat flow. Method of installing thermal barriers in surfaces of structures to keep the heat or cold away from the interior spaces.
0.30 meter
Minimum distance of a purlin at a tile span roofing
0.60 meter
Minimum distance of a purlin at rib type long span
Truss
Minimum roof framing completion before the supplier can measure/ estimate the roofing
Gauge 26
Most commonly used thickness of Corrugated Galvanized Iron Roofing.
Umbrella Nail
Nail used for wood.
Sprayed Fireproofing
Other term for Fireproofing.
0.90 x 2.40m
Plain Galvanized Iron sheet commercial size.
3-5%
Recommended range of skylights in the Philippines
Roof Deck
Reinforced concrete roof slabs (roof decks) are formed and site cast in the same manner as concrete floor systems. These are normally covered with a type of membrane roofing for insulation and waterproofing.
Asphalt Shingles
Roof shingles made of asphalt-saturated felt and covered with mineral granules.
Tekscrew
Screw used for metal.
Profile
Shape of roofing is called _________.
2 1/2'
Side entails (galapa) of Corrugated Sheet Roofing Minimum: 1' Recommended: ____
6"
Side entails (galapa) of Plain Sheet Roofing Minimum: 2" Recommended: ____
Green roof (extensive)
Soil depth 3-6 inches Lightweight: 15-50 lbs/sq. ft. Only 10 -20% organic matter in soil Limited plant species options Lower maintenance, nutrient, and irrigation requirements
Green roof (intensive)
Soil depth 6 inches or more Heavier weight load on roof: up to 150 lbs/sq. ft. Many more plant options including trees and shrubs Require irrigation, fertilization, and maintenance
0.80m, 1.50m, 3.60m
The standard commercial size of Corrugated Galvanized Iron: Width: _________ Length: _________ to _________
Gauge
The thickness of Corrugated Glavanized Iron Roofing is measured in terms of _________.
Mullion
The vertical member separating the panels or glass lights of a window or door system.
Waterproofing
This is achieved by mixing foreign substances with the concrete. This must be done all over again if there are leaks. Prevents penetration of moisture from the ground exterior. Brands include: - Sahara - Pozolith - Truscon "Zilicon" - Aquella - Anti-Hydro
Soil Poisoning
Treating the soil surrounding the structure in touch with the ground (footing bed and slab on fill) with a chemical. Example is Lentrek TC Termicide Concrete. Dilution rating: 1 part Lentrek TC to 50 parts water.
Single Rabbet
[kinds of steel door frames]
Standard Double Rabbet
[kinds of steel door frames]
Long Span Roofing
[roofing materials] - all pre-painted - Same width, different lengths. Only hassle is the Logisitics (what truck will be used to deliver items)
Slate Roofing
[roofing materials] - made of 100% natural stone, and have a naturally cleft surface with beautiful color variation ranging over the entire roof - extremely durable - In fact, installed and cared for properly it can last 50-150 years or more.
Galvanized Iron Roofing
[roofing materials] - may either be plain or corrugated - the thicknesses are measured in terms of "gauge" from ga. 14 to ga. 30 - gauge 26 (.61mm) and 24 (.45mm) is the most commonly used for roofing
Plane Tiles
[roofing materials] Also called Flat Tile. These are always 265 x 165mm in overall size and require 60 tiles per square meter.
Barrel Tile
[roofing materials] Also called Mission Tile. These are tiles where one half cylinder overlaps another inverted half cylinder to form a cover and pan (cap and tough) arrangement.
Spanish Tile
[roofing materials] Also called S tile. One interlocks with other.
Single Lapped
[roofing materials] Interlocking tiles are sometimes referred to as _________.
Double lapped
[roofing materials] Plain or Flat tiles are sometimes referred as _________. As a reference to the fact that when they are laid on the roof, at all critical points there must be a double overlap (three layers of tile) to prevent the ingress of water.
Pan tile
[roofing materials] The shape most commonly associated with historic clay roofing tiles is probably that of convex rounded tiles, often grouped together generically as this. - S tile or Spanish - Barrel or Mission
Tile Roofing
[roofing materials] This type of roofing is made of either Clay or Concrete.
Clay or Cement tile roofing
[roofing materials] Tile roofing consists of clay or concrete units that overlap or interlock to create a strong textural pattern. Fire-resistant, durable, and require little maintenance. Heavy and required roof framing that is strong enough to carry the weight if the tiles. Normally installed over a solid plywood deck with an under layment of 30 lb. or 45 lb. roofing felt.
Overlapping
[roofing materials] Tiles which overlap the next tile in the same course but which fit together without interlocking bars simply by overlapping.
Interlocking
[roofing materials] Tiles with fully interlocking bars (side and head on the upper surface and the opposing 2 sides beneath.
Sheet Metal Roofing
[roofing materials] Type of roof that is made of either Galvanized Metal or Aluminum Metal.
Plastic Roofing
[roofing materials] Type of roof that is made of either Plastics and Polycarbonate.
Shingles
[roofing materials] Type of roofing made of either Wood or Tar or Asphalt roof. This is light and comes in various designs.
Clay Tiles Roofing
[roofing materials] Type of roofing that has no corrosion and no expansion. Has good acoustic. A disadvantage is that it's heavy thus heavier system installation. (Installation with substrate).
Stone Coated Metal Roofing
[roofing materials] ______________ is made from steel or some other metal; the metal is then coated with stone chips and attached to the steel with an acrylic film. The goal is a more durable roof that still retains the aesthetic advantages of a more traditional roofing material.
Asphalt roofing
[roofing materials] a roofing material produced as a byproduct of petroleum refining; maybe in shingles or rolls
Corrugated Sheet
[roofing materials] commercial length: 9', 10' and 12' (feet) finishes: mill finish and pre-painted - made up of sheets of hot-dip galvanized mild steel, which is then cold-rolled to produce the pattern that we are familiar with, usually 10 corrugations per sheet.
Plain Sheet
[roofing materials] commercial size: 0.90 m x 2.40 m. plansta - 4' x 8' liso - 3' x 8' - is metal formed by an industrial process into thin, flat pieces - used for roofing, gutters, flashing, ridge, hip and valley rolls downspouts and straps for riveting
Polycarbonate Roofing
[roofing materials] is a strong thermoplastic material that is lightweight and can withstand extremely low and high temperatures type of roofing that admits daylight and sunlight. Light and heat. Size: 7 x 22 ft Thick: 6mm Thermal expansion: 1/8-1/4"
PTFE; Poly Tetrafluoro Ethylene
[roofing materials] membrane; opaque is made of long strings of carbon and fluorine atoms. It's commonly known as Teflon®, a non-stick coating
ETFE; Ethylene Tetrafluoro Ethylene
[roofing materials] membrane; translucent allows more light and heat penetration than traditional glass, resulting in a 30% decrease in energy costs consists of carbon, fluorine and hydrogen, has a higher tensile strength than PTFE
asbestos roof shingles
[roofing materials] roofing that is obsolete already; it can lead to dangerous health consequences
Thatched Roofing
[roofing materials] the craft of building a roof with dry vegetation such as straw, water reed, sedge (Cladium mariscus), rushes, heather, or palm branches, layering the vegetation so as to shed water away from the inner roof
Butt-Frame
[type of steel frame installation]
Wrap-Around
[type of steel frame installation]
Hollow Core Flush Door
[types of door: const.] framework of stiles and rails encasing an expanded honeycomb core of corrugated fiberboard or a grid of interlocking horizontal and vertical wood strips; lightweight and intended generally for interiors.
Solid Core Flush Door
[types of door: const.] have a core bonded lumber blocks, particleboard or mineral composition; used primarily for exterior
Wood Framed Flush Door
[types of door: const.] have a frame of rail and stile lumber covered with veneer of manufactured boards
Louvered Door
[types of door: design] A door having a louvered opening for the passage or circulation of air
Flush Door
[types of door: design] A door of any size that has a totally flat surface; no visible seams on both faces
Panel Door
[types of door: design] a door having stiles, rails and sometimes mutins which form one or more frames around recessed panels
Batten Door
[types of door: design] consist of vertical board sheathing nailed at right angles to cross strips or ledgers; diagonal bracing is nailed between and notched into the ledgers
Collapsible Doors
[types of door: operation] - fabricated from mild steel flats or channels and can be opened or closed by slight pull or push - made in such a way that, when you open the door, all the strips are folded together and while you close, the strips are stretched
Pivot Doors
[types of door: operation] - function on a special pivot hinge, with pins that attach at the top and bottom of the door. - with the technical benefit, it gives aesthetic uniqueness in opening and closing and gives eye-catching swinging function. - generally used for the entry doors
Rolling Shutter Doors
[types of door: operation] - the door shutter acts like a steel curtain - advantageous as it does not require much space. - very strong, durable and offer proper safety. They are mostly used in stores, workshops, factories, garages and shops fronts etc.
Bifold Door
[types of door: operation] A folding door that divides into two leaves, the inner edge of each leaf being hung from an overhead track and the outer edges pivoted at the jamb
Accordion Door
[types of door: operation] A multi-leafed door that is hung from an overhead track and opens by folding back in the manner of an accordion
Swinging Door
[types of door: operation] For exterior and interior use. Normally turns on hinges about a side jamb when pushed or pulled, but may also be pivoted from head jamb and threshold
Bypass Sliding Door
[types of door: operation] For exterior and interior use. Slides on overhead track and long guides or a track on the floor.
Surface Sliding Door
[types of door: operation] For exterior and interior use. Surface-hung on an exposed overhead track that provides access through full width of doorway
Pocket Sliding Door
[types of door: operation] For interior use only. Slides on an overhead track into and out of a recess within the width of a wall
Folding Doors
[types of door: operation] Used singly or as folding partitions so that two rooms can be used together as a single room or separately as per the requirement. They are more often used in room opening to garden, patios and verandah etc.
Revolving Doors
[types of door: operation] arrangements are made to rotate the door about central pivot. These doors revolve about one side of the shutter and get closed automatically
Aluminum Glass Door
[types of door]
Steel fire doors
[types of door] - must be self-latching and be equipped with closers - door frame and hardware must have a fire-resistance rating similar to that of the door
Dutch Door
[types of door] A door divided horizontally so that the upper or lower part can be opened or closed separately
kalamein door
[types of door] A door having a structural wood core clad with galvanized sheet metal
Venetian Door
[types of door] A doorway having a form similar to that of a Palladian window
French Door
[types of door] door having rectangular glass panes extending throughout its length often hung in pairs
Steel Door
[types of door] what type of door is best for an industrial building? max. door size: 4' x 10' (1220mm x 3050mm) Hollow metal doors have face sheets of 16 to 22 gauge steel
Thin Snips
_________ used to cut plain sheet / corrugated sheet; Gunting Yero
Capping
____________ can be either PVC or Aluminum. C,H,U __________
Wood battens
also called roofing lath, are used to provide the fixing point for roofing materials such as shingles or tiles the spacing of the ___________ on the trusses or rafters depend on the type of roofing material and are applied horizontally like purlins