Glossary of Terms
The A-Z of Building Terms that you will find in our reports
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Header tank: |
A cold water tank, usually located above a hot water storage tank or in a roof space, which re-fills the system when water is drawn off from a tap. |
Hermetically sealed double glazing: |
A factory made double glazed window, sealed to prevent moisture or air entering the void between the glazed panels. |
Hip: |
The external angle formed by the meeting of two roof slopes. |
Hipped roof: |
A roof which slopes down to the top of the walls, usually on three sides. |
Hopper head: |
A small, open-topped collection vessel receiving rain or waste water from two or more pipes, connected to a single pipe below. |
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