Cavity insulation
Aislamiento de cámaraInsulating material installed within the space between wall leaves of a multilayer enclosure.
UNDERSTAND YOUR BUILDING PROJECT
Construction dictionary
Does ‘ring beam’ sound like something at the gym? Does ‘footing’ make you think of footwear? Look up a word from your project and discover what it means, in plain language.
2,147 construction and renovation terms9 specialtiesEasy-to-understand definitions
Try:
Building terms, clearly explained.
2,147 terms found
CCS connector
Conector CCSConnection system combining alternating-current charging contacts with additional contacts dedicated to direct-current charging.
Cellular beam
Viga alveoladaSteel beam with web openings allowing weight reduction or passage of building services.
Cellular glass
Vidrio celularClosed-cell foamed glass insulation used where dimensional stability and moisture control are required.
Cellulose insulation
Celulosa aislanteCellulose-based fibrous material treated for insulation use, commonly as a filling for construction cavities.
Cement
CementoBinder that hardens when mixed with water and binds the components of mortar and concrete.
Cement hydration
Hidratación del cementoReactions between cement and water producing the compounds responsible for hardening.
Cement paste
Pasta de cementoMixture of cement and water forming the binding matrix of concrete.
Cement-lime mortar
Mortero bastardoMortar combining cement and lime binders with sand and water in one mixture.
Cementitious slurry
LechadaFluid mixture of binder and water, possibly containing fine fillers or admixtures.
Cementitious tile adhesive
Cemento colaCement-based adhesive formulated to fix tiles or other units onto compatible substrates.
Central hot water mixing valve
Mezclador central de agua calienteA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to mix cold and hot water before distribution to several outlets.
Centralized heating
Calefacción centralizadaShared system producing heat for several homes or areas within a building.
Centrifugal fan
Ventilador centrífugoA component of a ventilation installation used to move air through an impeller that discharges it radially.
Centrifugal pump
Bomba centrífugaA component of a water installation that helps to move water through an impeller rotating inside its casing.
Ceramic extrusion
Extrusión cerámicaShaping process forcing a plastic ceramic paste through a die of defined geometry.
Ceramic facade cladding
Revestimiento cerámico de fachadaExternal finish of ceramic units bonded or mechanically attached to the building enclosure.
Ceramic firing
Cocción cerámicaHeat treatment transforming shaped units into ceramic products with their final material properties.
Ceramic glaze
Esmalte cerámicoGlassy layer formed during firing that coats and finishes a ceramic unit.
Ceramic pressing
Prensado cerámicoShaping ceramic units by compacting raw materials within a defined production mould.
Ceramic screen wall
Celosía cerámicaEnclosure of open ceramic units allowing partial passage of air or light.
Ceramic surface relief
Relieve cerámicoThree-dimensional form of a ceramic unit's surface, created for technical or decorative purposes.
Ceramic tile
Baldosa cerámicaFlat unit of clay or other mineral materials shaped and fired for covering surfaces.
Chalking
CaleoBinder degradation leaving surface powder and reducing the cohesion of the paint film.
Change order
Orden de cambioDocument recording an agreed alteration to the work scope, price or completion period.
Channel section
Perfil en UOpen section with a web and two flanges forming a channel-shaped cross-section.
Chase
RozaChannel formed in a wall or floor to accommodate building service pipes or conduits.
Check valve
Válvula de retenciónA component of a water installation that helps to prevent water from flowing in the reverse direction.
Chimney
ChimeneaFlue passing through a roof to discharge smoke or combustion gases outside.
Chimney cowl
SombrereteComponent capping a chimney or ventilation outlet to limit the entry of rainwater.
Chipping off finishes
Picado de revestimientosBreaking and removing bonded layers until the intended substrate is reached.
Chloride ingress
Penetración de clorurosEntry of chloride ions into concrete, potentially promoting corrosion of embedded reinforcement.
Chlorinated PVC pipe
Tubería de PVC cloradoPlastic pipe with heat resistance suited to certain water installation applications.
Circular saw
Sierra circularSaw that makes cuts with a rotating circular toothed blade.
Circulation space
Espacio de circulaciónSpace that is intended for people moving between areas of the building.
Cladding clip
Grapa de revestimientoFixing component retaining an external panel or slab within a designed facade system.
Clamp meter
Pinza amperimétricaInstrument measuring current with a jaw around a conductor, depending on its sensing technology.
Clash detection
Detección de interferenciasDigital check looking for geometric overlaps or insufficient clearances between elements in project models.
Clay brick
LadrilloCeramic unit used to build walls and other elements of masonry construction.
Clay decking unit
Tablero cerámicoFlat ceramic element forming a supporting surface between closely spaced structural members.
Understanding line items makes comparison easier.
Use the dictionary as you review the materials, work and terms in your quote.
Technical references consulted
Definitions written in plain language using technical reference documentation.
- Fundación MUSAAT · Zapata
- Fundación MUSAAT · Zuncho
- ANFAPA · SATE
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-C Cimientos
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-A Acero
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-F Fábrica
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-M Madera
- European Commission JRC: Eurocode 7 geotechnical design examples
- WoodWorks: What is mass timber?
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Member design
- American Concrete Institute: Self-consolidating concrete
- American Shotcrete Association: About shotcrete
- American Cement Association: types of cement
- NRMCA: Concrete in Practice technical topics
- FHWA: Alkali-silica reaction mechanisms
- American Concrete Institute: Chlorides and reinforcement corrosion
- Concrete Society: Carbonation of concrete
- American Concrete Institute: Guide to estimating prestress losses
- European Commission JRC: Major concepts of the EN Eurocodes
- CTE: Documento Básico SE Seguridad estructural
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-AE Acciones en la edificación
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Composite construction
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Welding
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Steel construction products
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Simple connections
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory: Wood handbook
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory: Wood composite materials
- WoodWorks: Index of mass timber connections
- Structural Timber Association: Timber systems
- Hispalyt: ejecución of fábricas of ladrillo, colocación
- American Cement Association: applications of cement
- ITeC: evaluación técnica of mortero of cal para revoco
- USG: joint compound technical data
- Sika: backer rod and sealant joint geometry
- Natural Stone Institute: varieties of stone
- Natural Stone Institute: technical bulletins
- Tikkurila: common painting problems
- Bona: recoating wood floors
- Placo: soluciones of yesos of terminación
- Kreidezeit: Tadelakt technical information
- Mapei: adhesive classification and selection
- Forbo: linoleum raw materials
- CTE DB-HS: Salubridad
- CTE DA DB-HE/1: Parámetros of la envolvente
- CTE DA DB-HE/2: Condensaciones
- CTE DA DB-HE/3: Puentes térmicos
- CTE DB-HR: Protección frente al ruido
- SOPREMA: Blue roofs and stormwater
- Building Science Corporation: Understanding Air Barriers
- Sika: Single-ply roof membranes
- SOPREMA: Tecnologías of impermeabilización
- Aliaxis: Akasison siphonic roof drainage systems
- ITeC: Evaluaciones DAU of sistemas of fachada
- CSTB: Laboratoire façades
- EOTA EAD 040083-01-0404: External thermal insulation composite systems with rendering system
- US Department of Energy: Guide to cool roofs
- Passive House Institute: Airtightness measurements
- Passive House Institute: Grundlagenwissen Luftdichtheit
- pro clima: Humidity-variable vapour control
- US EPA: Types of green infrastructure
- Saint-Gobain Glass: Acoustic laminated glass
- Saint-Gobain Glass: Solar control and low-emissivity coatings
- Saint-Gobain Glass: Glazing cavities and warm-edge spacers
- IDAE — La bomba of calor en la rehabilitación energética of edificios
- IDAE — Instalaciones of climatización con equipos autónomos
- IDAE — Instalaciones of climatización por agua
- IDAE — Sistemas of intercambio geotérmico of circuito cerrado
- U.S. Department of Energy — Whole-House Ventilation
- U.S. Department of Energy — Heat Pump Water Heaters
- U.S. EPA — Types of Septic Systems
- U.S. EPA — Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis Systems
- U.S. EPA — Home Water Treatment Guide
- U.S. EPA — HEPA Filters
- Caleffi — Separation in Hydronic Systems
- Caleffi — Hydraulic Separators
- Grundfos — Non-return Valve
- Honeywell — SV2 Safety Shut-off Valves
- CDC — Legionella Control
- CDC — Carbon Monoxide Basics
- Schneider Electric — Electrical Installation Guide: Earthing schemes
- IET — Residual current devices
- Schneider Electric — Arc fault detection devices
- U.S. Department of Energy — Solar Photovoltaic Technology Basics
- Cisco — What is Power over Ethernet?
- INSST — Fichas of selección y uso of EPI
- INSST — Equipos of trabajo y máquinas: Listado of NTP
- Siemens — Aspirating smoke detectors
- DALI Alliance — Introducing DALI
- Schneider Electric — Types of RCDs
- KNX Association — What is KNX?
- U.S. Department of Energy — Solar Integration: Inverters and Grid Services Basics
- CharIN — Technical Details CCS (Basic)
- Televés — PAUs (Cajas), distribución of telefonía
- Fluke Networks — What parameters are tested with the CableIQ?
- Tyco Fire — Solenoid valves for deluge and preaction systems
- Autodesk: architectural drawings
- RICS: New Rules of Measurement
- National Park Service: Preservation Briefs
- HSE: demolition
- ASSA ABLOY: door controls
- EGGER: wood-based boards
- Pilkington: solar control glass
- Festool: circular saws for carpentry
- Pilkington: float glass manufacturing
- Pilkington: toughened and heat-strengthened glass
- Autodesk: clash detection setup
- Autodesk: common data environment
- Bohle: suction lifters for glass
- ISO: air permeability test method
- Barcelona City Council: building works authorisation
- ChovA: roof drain outlets