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Glossary terms for letter 'c'

Cadastral Boundary The survey of boundaries in a subdivision of land. Building Surveyors

Cantilever A structural member, which is fixed at one end and is free at the other.

Capping Brick A brick specially made for the final top layer of a wall. Bricklayers / Brick Makers

Carpet Tape An adhesive tape which is placed to the underside of two lengths of carpet and heated to produce a joint. Floor Covering Layers, Carpet Layers

Carpet Underlay A soft underlay material for placement under carpets to give added cushioning. Carpet Layers

Carport A roofed structure for sheltering motor vehicles. Pergola, Verandah & Carport Builders

Catch A fastening device for doors and alike. Window Installation

Cavity The void or air space between two sections of wall. To stop moisture penetrating through outer skin wall to the inner skin wall.

Ceiling Batten A light timber member fixed to the ceiling joists to which the ceiling lining is fixed. Carpenters & Joiners

Ceiling Height The distance from the finished floor level to the underside of the ceiling.

Cement Render A hard-setting mortar made from a mix of cement and sand for masonry surfaces. Concreters

Cement Setting (Ceiling) A mixture of cement, lime and sand used as a finishing coat for a smooth surface. Usually used on the underside of a concrete slab. Concreters

Ceramic Tile A wall or floor tile, made of fired clay and is usually glazed. Tile Layers

Certificate of Occupancy A certificate issued by Local Authority which establishes that the building is at a stage where it complies with its particular standards.

Certificate Of Practical Completion A certificate issued to the contractor when the works under contract have reached the stage of completion. As described in the general conditions of contract.

Certificate Of Title A document prepared by a land registration authority, which provides evidence of the ownership of the land. It also includes the land dimensions, and details any mortgages or other encumbrances.

Chalk Line A straight line between two points made with a chalk line. Building Surveyors

Chasing The etching of an internal wall for the placement of utility conduits or services, such as water, electrical and gas. Plumbers & Gasfitters, Electricians & Electrical Contractors

Checking The cutting of a timber member to a specific depth and width to suite another timber member for a secured joint. Carpenters & Joiners

Chipboard Particleboard made from wood chips bonded together by an adhesive resin. Hardware Outlets, Carpenters & Joiners

Cistern Small water storage tank to supply a flushing system with discharge. Plumbers & Gasfitters

Cistern Tap A tap in the pipe to a cistern to have the flow stopped or regulated. Plumbers & Gasfitters

Cladding The external covering of the external wall of a timber framed building.

Cleaning Eye A cover for access used for cleaning of water, sewerage and other pipe installations.

Clearing (Site) The removal of vegetation above ground. Excavating & Earth Moving Contractors

Clothes Chute A vertical chute through which clothes are passed through to a laundry.

Clout (Clout nail) A nail generally used for the fixing of sheet materials. Hardware Outlets

Coach Screw A heavy-duty screw that can be turned by a spanner. Coach screws are used mainly to connect metal plates to timber. Hardware Outlets

Coat (Paint) A layer of paint from a single application. Painters, Paint Stores

Cock A term used for a tap or valve. Plumbers & Gasfitters

Coffered Ceiling A recessed ceiling used for decorative purposes. Carpenters & Joiners

Collar Tie A horizontal timber member, binding rafters together. Carpenters & Joiners

Colour Anodizing An anodized colour coating.

Column Footing A concrete footing with reinforcing steel used to support a column.

Compaction (Concrete) Vibrating, the concrete that reduces the air bubbles in the concrete mixture during. Concreters

Compaction (Soil) A reduction in volume of soil or fill by mechanical means. Landscape Architects & Designers

Compliance The achievement of a stated criteria with in a statutory requirement.

Concrete Is produced by mixing cement, water and aggregates in specified proportions. Concreters

Concrete Block A solid or hollow building block made from concrete. Concreters

Concrete Cancer The deterioration of concrete caused mainly by the corrosion of steel reinforcement. Concreters

Concrete Paver A paving brick made from concrete. Landscape Architects & Designers, Bricklayers / Brick Makers

Concrete Pump A mechanical device by which ready mixed concrete is directed placed and then is pumped into position for placing and finishing. Concreters

Concrete Roofing Tile An overlapping tile made of concrete. Roof Construction & Restoration

Connection (To Services) The connection to a property to service mains such as water, sanitary, stormwater, electrical and gas. Electricity Services

Construction Joint A joint made during the placing of concrete or other pavement material to allow the work to be done in parts for convenience of work. Concreters

Consultant A suitably qualified person, such as an architect, engineer, surveyor, inspector etc, commissioned for specific activities. Architects / Designers, Building Surveyors, Building Consultants, Building Inspectors

Contingency Sum A sum of money included covering the cost of any unforeseen items.

Contour Line (Contour) A line connecting points on the surface of the ground that are of the same reduced level. Building Surveyors

Contract Period A specified period by which a contract runs for.

Control Joint A vertical or horizontal gap, which allows for differential movement between structures.

Control Point (Surveying) A fixed and stable point of known position and elevation. Building Surveyors

Cornice (Cornice Moulding) A plaster moulding placed at the junction between a wall and ceiling.

Corrugated Metal Roofing Roof sheeting with corrugated profile made of metal. Roof Construction & Restoration

Cost Adjustment A method of adjustment to a contract amount.

Countersunk Nail A nail head which sits below a timber surfaces when driven. Carpet Layers

Course A horizontal layer of building elements on a wall, of uniform height.

Critical Path Method A method of analysis used in the planning, scheduling and activity control. Through analysis one can determine those activities which are critical in the building program, which means have direct effect on the duration of the project.

Cross Over The driveway section outside the front of a building and in the public road reserve.

Cross-Section The shape of a body cut across its length.

Cupboard An enclosed room for the storage of home items. Carpenters & Joiners

Curing (Concrete) The development strength of concrete, particularly at the surface and reduces cracking. Concreters

Curtain Wall An external wall of glass panels fixed to metal sections. Glass Fitters & Glaziers

Cut and Fill The leveling a ground surface by excavating or cutting off excess material and using it for filling in and sometimes compaction of depressions. Excavating & Earth Moving Contractors