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Glossary terms for letter 'w'

Wall Bracket Any fastener attached to a wall supporting structural member.

Warping (Timber) Distortion due to changes in moisture content. Carpenters & Joiners

Washer A metal disc placed under a bolt or nut. Hardware Outlets

Waste Outlet A fitting, which conveys waste or water from a fixture or floor to pipe network. Plumbers & Gasfitters

Waste Pipe A pipe which conveys the discharge from waste fixtures. Plumbers & Gasfitters

Water Proofing The treatment of walls and floors to make them impervious.

Water Table The natural level of ground water. Building Consultants

Weather Board An external wall cladding. Carpenters & Joiners

Weep Hole A gap in a perpend of a masonry wall, just above the flashing to allow any water in the cavity to drain out.