Glossary of Terms

The A-Z of Building Terms that you will find in our reports

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Valley gutter::

A channel lined with an impermeable material such as lead or felt, located at the lower junction of two roof slopes.

Vapour barrier:

An impermeable membrane, usually polythene, providing a barrier to the passage of moisture vapour, for example in a roof or floating floor structure.

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