What is a westwork?
A westwork is a broad, multi-storey block with towers at the west end of an early medieval church. Origins, layout and well-known examples such as Corvey and Maastricht.
What is a west tower?
A west tower is a church tower at the west end of a church, opposite the chancel. Why the west, the different forms and points for maintenance and conversion.
What is a turn button (wervel)?
A turn button (Dutch: wervel) is a small pivoting catch used to hold a window, small door, fly screen or shutter closed or open. Types, uses and fitting tips.
What is a shop drawing?
A shop drawing (Dutch: werktekening) is a detailed drawing used to fabricate or install a component such as steelwork, precast concrete or window frames. How it differs from design drawings, contents, approval and tips.
What is a workable day (werkbare werkdag)?
A workable day is a working day on which construction work can actually go ahead. Dutch contracts often set the construction period in workable days. Explanation under the Dutch UAV 2012, worked example and client tips.
What is a wharf cellar (werfkelder)?
A wharf cellar (Dutch: werfkelder) is a vaulted cellar under the street beside a canal, opening onto a low wharf at water level. Typical of Utrecht’s Oudegracht. History, construction, use and tips.
What is an eyebrow moulding above a window?
An eyebrow moulding (Dutch: wenkbrauw) is a slightly projecting, curved decorative band above a window or door, in brick, render or carved timber. Shape, materials and repair tips.
What is wemeling (distortion in old window glass)?
Wemeling is the Dutch term for the irregular distortion you see through old, hand-made window glass with a slightly wavy surface. Cause, heritage value and tips for keeping or replacing old glass.
What is a ‘wel’? (tile roll, stair nosing, spring)
The Dutch building word ‘wel’ has three meanings: the overlapping roll of a roof tile, the nosing of a stair tread and a natural spring. Explanation of each meaning with practical tips.
What is a wedi board?
A wedi board is a tile backer board made of blue XPS foam, reinforced on both sides with glass-fibre mesh and a mortar coating. Build-up, bathroom uses and tips for installing and sealing.