GLOSSARY

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SUBMERSIBLE PUMP

A transportable pump, usually small and light weight that is placed directly into or under water usually required in flooded basements, crawl spaces or below ground construction.


SUBROGATION

A standard policy provision giving an insurer who paid a claim the right to act in the name of their insured in recovering the funds from another party.


SUBSTRATE

A layer of material or substance below the surface. The substrate may refer to the backing system to which pile yarns are attached or inserted. Generally, the term substrate refers to sub flooring material directly beneath an installed floor.


SUBSTRATE DRYING

A reference to techniques used to inject dry air or simply copious air movement beneath flooring materials, such as carpet or hardwood, in order to return them to a pre-damage state of dryness.


Surfacing ACM

Asbestos-containing material that is sprayed-on towelled-on or otherwise applied to surfaces, such as acoustical plaster on ceilings and fireproofing materials on structural members, or other materials on surfaces for acoustical, fireproofing purposes.


SUSPENDED CEILING

A non-structural ceiling hung from the framing or covering slab.


SWELLING

The volume increase caused by absorption of moisture.


SYNDROME

The popular name for chronic environmental conditions in building interiors which cause a variety of physical symptoms in the occupants.


SYNTHETIC FIBRES

A manufactured fibre as opposed to natural fibres.