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| Aganto: |
Generic term
associated with quality structures |
| Bay: |
A unitary length
of structure, of varying sizes (typically 3m, 5m or 6m) |
| BTU: |
British Thermal
Unit |
| 'Chem-fix': |
Method of
anchorage using a chemical reaction to 'glue' the bolt to a concrete
base-pad. |
| 'Clearspan': |
The style of
frame that requires no internal poles or legs to hold it up - the entire
internal span of the frame is clear. |
| DBA: |
Decibel |
| 'Duck-Bill'
anchors: |
Anchors for use
in fixing long-term structures to the ground, typically being minimum 2m
approx.6'
deep, with a locking system at the deepest point in the ground to ensure
zero movement. |
| Eave: |
Where the side
wall and roof pitch meet |
| kVA: |
Kilo Volt Amps |
| Modular: |
Of or relating
to 'Bay' construction (see 'Bay' above). Allows for incremental
increase/decrease of a structure in unit bay lengths. |
| Purlin: |
Structural
support beam positioned in the roof between main frame sections |
| PVC: |
Polyvinyl
chloride - the coating upon our soft roof and wall covers |
| 'Rawl-bolt': |
A bolt that
expands within a drill hole when tightened, this expansion providing
huge purchase/grip strength. |
| 'Return-Air': |
Heating or
cooling system
whereby air already inside the structure is reused and re-circulated
rather than using air from outside. This allows for considerable
fuel-use savings. |
| Span: |
The width of the
structure |
| Trackway: |
Temporary
Roadway or Pathway |
| Turn-Key: |
A project
finished and ready for the client to walk into and begin working with |
| Underground
Services: |
Drains, pipes,
cables or similar things that may carry gas, water, electricity,
telephone or other cables, or any other supply. |
| Wind/Snow-Loading: |
The maximum
amount of wind/snow which a structure can withstand. |
