Laminate
A type of floor covering, usually wood based.
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Lamination/De-lamination
When building materials come apart e.g. plaster coming away from a brick wall
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Landslip
Downhill movement of unstable earth, clay, rock etc. often following a long period of heavy rain, but sometimes due to weak sub-soil.
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Lath
Thin strips of wood used to fix roof tiles or slates, or as a backing to plaster. Lath and plaster walls were very common in houses up to the 1950s.
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Lath and Plaster
A pre-1950s method of finishing a timber-framed wall or ceiling. Narrow strips of wood (the Laths) are nailed to the studs (wall) or joists (ceiling) to provide a supporting framework for plaster.
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Lean-To Roof
Sloping roof supported along its highest point by a taller adjoining wall.
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Light
A window pane - fixed or opening. An opening light can be top or side hung (i.e. have its hinges on one side or at the top).
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Lintel
Horizontal structural beam of timber, stone, steel or concrete placed over window or door openings.
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LPG
Liquid petroleum gas or propane. Available to supply gas appliances in areas without mains gas
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