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Applicable

odpowiedni - relevant or appropriate

At this point-

w tym momencie- moment determination

Backfill-

zasypad - refill (an excavated hele) with the material dug out of it

Backhoe

Koparka. - a mechanical excavator that draws toward itself a bucket attached to a hinged boom

Bulldozer-

spychacz/buldozer - a powerful tracter with a broad upright blade at the front for clearing ground

Concrete-

a heavy, rough building material made from a mixture of broken stone ot gravel, sand, cement, and water, that can be spread or poured into molds and that forms a mass resembling stone on hardening

Crew-

zaloga/ekipa - a group of people who work closely together

Cure

-utwardzenic - strengthening of the material under the influence of drying

Debris-

scanered pieces of waste or remains

Dig

kopaé - Jowering the terrain in a given place by excavating the earth

Dirt-

brudna ziemia - a substance, such as mud or dust, that soils someone or something

Drain-

odplyw - a channel or pipe carrying off sarplus liquid, especially rainwater or liquid waste

Earth-

ziemia - the substance of the land surface; sail

Electrical chases-

zbrojenia elektryezne

Excavated-

wykopany - make (a hole or channel) by digging

Fitted

uzbrojony – reinforced with reinforcement

Floor

piętro – all the rooms or areas on the same level of a building; a story

Footings

stopy fundamentowe – the bottommost part of a foundation wall, with a course of concrete wider than the base of the wall

Formed

uformowane – bring together parts or combine to create (something)

Foundation walls

ściany fundamentowe – walls based on a foundation footing, located underground

Full basement

całkowicie podpiwniczony – the entire surface is underground

Hole

dół – recessed ground surface

Interface with

łączy się – connect something together

Levelled

wyrównany – the terrain smoothed to one level of height

Level (the site)

niwelować (teren) – level the ground

Performed by

wykonane przez – made by someone or something

Plumbing drains

kanalizacja sanitarna – the system of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other apparatus required for the water supply, heating, and sanitation in a building

Plumbing

instalacja wodno-kanalizacyjna – water and sewage system

Poured

wylane – lay the material with a liquid consistency

Septic system

szambo – a tank, typically underground, in which sewage is collected and allowed to decompose through bacterial activity

Serve as

służy jako – use something as

Sewer

kanał ściekowy – an underground conduit for carrying off drainage water and waste matter

Site

teren – an area of ground on which a town, building, or monument is constructed

Slab

płyta – a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or wood, typically rectangular

Slab-on-grade

płyta na poziomie – a concrete slab foundation laid directly on the ground

Structure

struktura, konstrukcja – the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex

Support

podtrzymywać, wspierać – bear all or part of the weight of; hold up

Template

szablon – a shaped piece of metal, wood, card, plastic, or other material used as a pattern for processes such as painting, cutting out, shaping, or drilling

Trenches

rowy – a long hole dug in the ground

Utility runs

ciągi uzbrojenia – installation of utilities like plumbing, electricity, gas

Water taps

kran – a device for controlling the flow of water

Waterproofing membrane

membrana hydroizolacyjna – a thin material that acts as a water barrier

well –

studnia – a shaft sunk into the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas

Wooded lot

zalesiona działka – an area of land covered with trees

Rough framing

it’s a part of wall, window which shape is made with wood - szkielet surowy

Floor system

it’s a floor above the ceiling with a hole for pipes etc. - system podłogowy

Collectively

collecting something with someone or somewhere - zbiorowo/wspólnie

Shell

it can be stretched in the structure of the building and create nice elevation - powłoka/skorupa

Skeleton

rough structure - szkielet

Plywood

wooden material which is used to create furniture or can be part of making walls - sklejka

Oriented strand board (OSB)

is used when building roofs, walls of frame houses, creating formwork and roof soffits - płyta wiórowa

Sheathing

it’s similar definition to shell - poszycie

Exterior walls

walls on the boarding - ściany zewnętrzne

Protective

adding something to protect - ochronny

House wrap

designed for cold external insulation of foundation and retaining walls, balconies, terraces - folia izolacyjna/domowa

Prevent

taking care of something to protect before disaster - zapobiegać

Liquid

something has structure like water - ciecz

Infiltrating

infiltration - infiltracja

Water vapour

gaseous state of water - para wodna

Mold

growing fungi on the material - pleśń

Wood rot

A type of necrosis caused by certain bacteria and fungi - zgnilizna drzewna

Switches

You use it to turn the light on and off - przełączniki/włączniki

Trims

Final stage of construction works - wykończenie

Yard

An outdoor place in the house where you can grow plants and spend your free time - ogród

Basement

Underground or partially underground floor, often technical - piwnica

Crawl space foundation

Foundation with a low space between ground and house - fundament przestrzenny

Curing process

Hardening process of materials, like concrete - proces utwardzania

Framing phase

Phase of constructing the structure of the house - faza budowy szkieletu

Site

Terrain where construction takes place - teren

Slab foundation

Foundation made by pouring concrete on the entire floor - fundament płytowy

Compliance

Following regulations or standards - zgodność

Conducted

Led or managed by a responsible person - prowadzone

Drywall

Panel for finishing interiors made of gypsum - płyta gipsowo-kartonowa

Plumbing

System for water delivery and drainage - instalacja hydrauliczna

Registered trademark

Reserved logo or name by a company - znak zastrzeżony

Rough framing

Basic frame of a building made of wood or steel - szkielet konstrukcyjny

Bathtub

Large container for bathing - wanna

Breaker

Device that stops electricity flow in case of overload - wyłącznik automatyczny

Dried in

State of building when roof and exterior walls are installed - wyschnięcie powłoki

Duct

Passage for air or gases in HVAC systems - kanał, przewód

Ductwork

System of ducts for air circulation - system kanałów wentylacyjnych

Furnace

Device for heating air or water - piec

Heating

Process of warming an enclosed space - ogrzewanie

HVAC

System for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning - system ogrzewania, wentylacji i klimatyzacji

Interior wall

Wall dividing rooms inside a building - wewnętrzne ściany

Outlet

Electrical point for connecting devices - gniazdko elektryczne

Pipes

Tubes for transporting fluids or gases - rury

Receptacles

Electrical outlets or sockets - gniazdo wtyczkowe

Roofing

Process of installing or repairing roofs - materiały na pokrycie dachu

Rough plumbing

Initial stage of installing pipes before finishing - wprowadzenie instalacji wodno-kanalizacyjnych

Siding

Exterior cladding protecting the building - okładzina zewnętrzna

Vent

Opening for air or gas flow - wentyl, ujście

Wires

Conductors that carry electrical current - przewody, druty

Wiring

System of electrical conductors in a building - instalacja elektryczna

Countertop

Flat surface, often found in kitchens or bathrooms, used for food preparation, display, or storage - blat kuchenny

Fixtures

Permanent elements attached to a property or structure, such as light fixtures, plumbing fixtures - stałe wyposażenie wnętrza (plumbing fixtures - armatura)

Maintenance

Process of keeping something in good condition by regular checks and repairs - konserwacja

Pre-settlement

Period before the final handover of a newly constructed building or structure to the end user - okres przed oddaniem do użytku

Upkeep

Ongoing tasks to maintain cleanliness, appearance, and condition of something - utrzymanie w dobrym stanie

Ceiling

The inside surface of a room that you can see when you look above you. - sufit

Ductwork

A system or network of ducts. - system przewodów/sieć przewodów

Floor

The flat surface of a room on which you walk. - podłoga

Furnace

A piece of equipment for heating a building. - piec

Light

The brightness that comes from the sun, fire, etc., and from electrical devices. - światło

Outlet

A way, especially a pipe or hole, for liquid or gas to go out. - odpływ

Plumbing contractor

An individual or company dealing almost exclusively with new construction, remodels, and renovations, handling plumbing tasks related to water supply, septic systems, etc. - wykonawca instalacji

Receptacle

A container used for storing or putting objects in. - pojemnik

Shell

The basic outer structure of a building or vehicle. - szkielet

Siding

Material that covers the outer walls of a building. - deskowanie

Switch

A small device, usually pushed up or down with your finger, that controls and turns on or off an electric current. - przełącznik

The breaker panel

A metal box with a door, usually built into a wall; inside, you’ll find all your home’s breaker switches. - skrzynka elektryczna z bezpiecznikami

Vent

A small opening that allows air, smoke, or gas to enter or leave a closed space. - przewód/otwór wentylacyjny

Wall

A vertical structure, often made of stone or brick, that divides or surrounds something. - ściana

Wire

Thin metal thread with a layer of plastic around it, used for carrying electric current. - drut/kabel

Insulation

Material designed to prevent heat or sound from being transmitted from one area to another. - izolacja

Thermal performance

A factor that concerns how well your home retains heat. - wydajność termiczna

Attic

The space or room at the top of a building, under the roof. - strych

Basement

A part of a building that is below the level of the first floor. - suterena

Crawl spaces

An unoccupied, unfinished, narrow space within a building, between the ground and the first (or ground) floor. - przestrzeń indeksowana (niezamieszkalna); podpiwniczenie

Fiberglass

A form of fiber-reinforced plastic where glass fiber is the reinforcing plastic. - włókno szklane

Cellulose insulation

Plant fiber used in wall and roof cavities to insulate, draft proof, and reduce noise. - izolacja celulozowa

Foam insulation

A type of insulation that is sprayed onto walls or into small, difficult-to-reach places. - izolacja piankowa

Mineral wool

A non-metallic, inorganic product manufactured from a carefully controlled mix of raw materials. - wełna mineralna

Concrete blocks

A standard-size rectangular block used in building construction. - blok betonowy

Foam board

A rigid, lightweight material that can be molded or fabricated into shapes and painted. - płyta piankowa

Insulating concrete forms

Forms used to hold fresh concrete that remain in place permanently to provide insulation for the structure they enclose. - pustak styropianowy

Sprayed foam

A spray-applied plastic that is widely used to insulate buildings and seal cracks and gaps. - pianka natryskowa

Structural insulated panels

High-performance insulating panels used to construct walls, ceilings, and floors. - strukturalne panele izolacyjne

Liquid foam

Cellular materials composed of gas bubbles surrounded by a continuous liquid film. - płynna pianka

Batt (blanket) insulation

Made of fiberglass or mineral wool, pre-cut into flat pieces, offering an inexpensive way to insulate a home. - koc izolacyjny

R-value

A measure of an insulation sample’s ability to reduce the rate of heat flow under specific conditions. - wartość R (współczynnik oporu cieplnego)

Side walls

ściany boczne - a wall that forms the side of a structure.

Cathedral ceilings

sufity katedralne - symmetrical ceiling whose two sloping sides meet at a ridge in the middle of the room.

Facing

okładzina - an extra layer of material sewn to the inside edge of a piece of clothing to make it stronger.

Kraft paper

papier siarczanowy - paper or paperboard produced from chemical pulp produced in the kraft process.

Vapour barrier

paroizolacja - any material used for damp proofing, typically a plastic or foil sheet, that resists diffusion of moisture through the wall, floor, ceiling, or roof assemblies of buildings.

Air barrier

bariera powietrzna - this barrier prevents the flow of air, and the moisture attached to it, from entering a building envelope.

Flame-resistant facing

ognioporna okładzina - facing made from materials that have the ability to slow or halt the spread of fire.

Building-code official

urzędnik odpowiedzialny za prawo budowlane - person responsible for building code; works at city hall.

Certificate of occupancy

pozwolenie na użytkowanie - official document allowing use of the building.

Countertops

blat kuchenny - flat surfaces, often found in kitchens or bathrooms, used for food preparation, display, or storage.

Drainage

drenaż - the action or process of draining something.

Ensure

zapewniać - declare to someone that something will be for sure.

Exterior grading

kształtowanie terenu - earthworks that give shape to the plot.

Faucets

krany - device for closing and opening the liquid or gas supply.

Hard-surface flooring

twarda posadzka - the last layer of the floor, often decorative.

Outlets

gniazdka elektryczne - you put the charger in it.

Proper

odpowiedni - denoting something that is truly what it is said or regarded to be, genuine.

Shrub

krzak - synonym of bush.