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Includes vocabulary used by building contractor.

Includes vocabulary used bybuilding contractor.

In construction, decoration, repair, or addition to houses and buildings, we believe that many people have probably heard the specific vocabulary that technicians use to communicate between In order to carry out the purpose of the work successfully These words must make you a little curious as to what they mean, right? So, let's get to know the most " technician vocabulary " that they commonly use together because knowing basic vocabulary may make it easier for you to communicate with technicians. You may also be able to understand the techniques that the technician is construction on your house for you. To prevent mistakes during construction

10 vocabulary technicians that commonly use 

1. Make lines

It is the creation of lines on the building or during construction in various locations to determine the distance for positioning the installation of various parts by using a tool for  that will look like an aluminum or plastic rhombus box inside. Packing rope roll And one end was tied to an iron ring protruding outside the box. This allows the rope to be pulled out to the desired distance. You can also roll the rope back into the box as before by simply turning the handle on the side of the box.

In the lines making process, colored powder or charcoal must be mixed all over the rope before it can be placed in the desired position. And pull the string tight before releasing it so that the color tied to the string can be imprinted on the object. Technicians often use this term when installing walls, doors, or roof tiles. Kitchen counters, pipe laying, road construction, etc.

2. Tapping

is a term that describes the creation of threaded holes on the surface of an object. Most technicians create surface threads from steel or aluminum. To be able to connect with another piece perfectly. It uses thread taps for both manual and mechanical operations.

3. Paint texure wall

It is a term that describes the preparation of a concrete surface by using a coconut broom dipped in cement and smeared onto the wall or floor. and leave it for about 1-2 days to create rough skin. Increase adhesion before plastering with smooth cement. Prevents delamination or cracking of the cement in the future.

4. Grinding glass edges

To capture the details of the edge of the glass beauty After cutting the glass In the technician's terminology, it is often called "Grinding glass edges" where each side or side of the glass has a downward slope similar to a cut diamond. Can grind both clear glass and mirror. Most often seen in bathroom mirror work. sink counter kitchen counter or glass blocks for home interior decoration.


5. Scarf joint

It is a word that describes a method of making objects close together or lock together. By notching the ends of the material deep into both pieces or one piece to create an appropriate notch distance to allow opening and closing. To prevent raindrops and light from passing through, it is most often used in materials made from wood such as windows, door frames, door bumpers, etc.

6. Plastering along edges or corners

It involves making the edges or corners of various parts of the building within perpendicular distances smooth before plastering them with cement, such as door and window edges, pillar corners, room corners, floor corners, etc. The technician will use the method of screeding cement on the parts that collide with the two corners. side or you may use a prefabricated sash made of steel, place it on Top of the cement and screed the cement over again.


7.Click lock

It is a connection between wooden panels. Popular in flooring work This type of flooring is made from various materials such as rubber, wood, concrete using a planer. Make a deep groove on one side of the floor along the length of the wood. and makes the wood on the other side have a convex shape similar to a spur. The wood is then put together like a jigsaw puzzle without the need for nails, knots, or bolts to hold it together.

8. Electric grinder

“Piglet” is a mechanic's term used to refer to an electric grinder. Because electric grinder in the past had long and plump handles that resembled the shape of a piglet. That's why most technicians still use this word until now. This grinder is often used for grinding and cutting construction materials or decorative surfaces such as stone, steel, PVC, zinc, etc.


9. Cutting the pipe wall

It is a concrete material made of brick or mortar, especially on building walls. To prepare for implanting various devices such as electrical conduits, electrical circuit boards, and plumbing pipes, a tapping machine with a sharp and strong blade can be used to cut cement or bricks. When the various systems are finished installing, then plastering them is complete. For smoothness and beauty.


10. Sag

It is a term used to describe abnormalities in the installation of floor or ceiling materials that have abnormal characteristics, such as sagging ceilings, crooked and bent ceilings. The floor swells up, etc., which is likened to the curve of an elephant's belly that is clearly sagging. If anyone notices that they are having problems. Falling into the belly of this elephant You should consult an experienced technician. To expedite the problem immediately.


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