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RAFTERS

The roof timbers to which felt and battens are fixed. 

 
RANDOM RUBBLE FILLED WALLS

Stone walls consisting of an outer and inner skin of stone, usually dressed on one face only. The space between the skins is filled with construction rubble. From time to time, ‘through’ stones are placed across the wall to provide structural stability.  It is virtually impossible to fit an effective chemical dpc in walls of this type.
 

 
REBATE

A set-back in timber, stone, etc. 

 
RENDERING

The first coat in plastering or general term for most finishes applied to external wall surfaces, may be smooth or rough cast. 

 
RETAINING WALL

A wall built to hold back or retain a bank of soil. 

 
RIDGE

The top of the roof where two slopes meet. 

 
RIDGE TILE

A shaped tile placed along the ridge. 

 
ROOFING FELT

A felt used for covering roofs before laying battens. 

 
ROUGH CAST

A rough render finish to external walls, usually made with gravel. 

 
RSJ

Rolled steel joist used for supporting upper load-bearing walls above wide opening. 

 


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