LOGBOOK Glossary 1. Drip -‐ is a form of abstract art in which paint is dripped or poured onto the canvas. 2. Vapour barrier -‐ is any material used for damp proofing, typically a plastic or foil sheet, that resists diffusion of moisture through wall, ceiling and floor assemblies of buildings and of packaging. 3. Gutter -‐ a narrow through or duct which collects rainwater from the roof of a building and diverts it away from the structure, typically into a drain. 4. Parapet -‐ is a barrier which is an extension of the wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony, walkway or other structure. 5. Down pipe -‐ is also known as downspout, waterspout, drain spout, roof drain pipe, leader, or rone. It is a pipe for carrying rainwater from a rain gutter.
6. Flashing -‐ is also known as weatherproofing. It refers to thin pieces of impervious material installed to prevent the passage of water into a structure from a joint or as part of a weather resistant barrier (WRB) system. 7. Insulation -‐ refers broadly to any object in a building used as insulation for any purpose. While the majority of insulation in buildings is for thermal purposes, the term also applies to acoustic insulation, fire insulation, and impact insulation. 8. Sealant -‐ may be viscous material that has little or no flow characteristics and stay where they are applied or thin and runny so as to allow it to penetrate the substrate by means of capillary action.
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