A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
debris
The building material waste after demolition, rubbish, the damaged
and unwanted waste after a storm.
deck
An uncovered platform generally constructed of wood, a metal
structural component used as flooring or roofing.
decomposition
The break down of matter through decay, heat or flame, mold.
decompression
The releasing of pressure, a natural reformation.
decontamination
To remove toxic substances, pathogens, the disinfecting or
sanitation of a surface or item.
decor
A style of decorating, the combination of furnishings and colors
within a room or structure.
deductible
A clause within an insurance policy of a specific amount, the
allowable amount of a loss that the property owner(s) are
responsible for.
deflection
The bending or twisting of a structural member from its own weight
or an applied load.
deformation
The change of a structural members shape that does not cause
failure.
degradation
The deterioration of a painted surface due to heat, light or
moisture.
degree
of saturation
The volume of water (moisture) as a percentage as related to the
overall mass.
dehumidification
The act of dehumidifying, to remove moisture from the air or object.
dehumidifier
An electrical device used to remove moisture from the air through
condensation (refrigerant) or absorption (desiccant).
delamination
The separation of two or more materials generally bonded together
with an adhesive, the separation of layers.
demolition
The removal of building components in a systematic fashion.
deodorant
A chemical agent used to destroy or mask odors.
deodorize
The process of applying a deodorant, the removal of an odor through
a process.
depreciation
The decrease in value due to wear and tear, the amount deducted from
the replacement value of a property or item.
depth
gauge
A/K/A char gauge, used to measure the depth of char on a piece of
wood.
desiccant
A drying substance or agent, the adsorption material within a
desiccant dehumidifier.
destructive demolition
The removal of a component that is of zero value due to the removal
process and can not be reinstalled.
detergent
Any cleaning agent.
deterioration
To become worse, to become of lesser value, quality or character,
to disintegrate.
dew
The condensed moisture that forms on cool surfaces.
dew
point
The temperature at which air must be cooled before dew
can form, the temperature where secondary damages will start after a
water loss.
differing site conditions
The occurring act (change) of a building component or contents item
which changes conditions due to secondary damages, such as mold,
absorption, corrosion, etc.
dilution ratio
The correct mixture of a liquid with water as described by the
manufacture of the liquid.
direct
result
As referred in a water loss situation and pertaining to the
components or items directly effected by the water, anything
wet/moist, other than secondary damages.
disinfect
The removing or destroying of contaminates.
documents
Printed or written information, legal or official papers, books,
etc.
dormant
Temporarily inactive, as with molds and fungus in a state of
dormancy, reactive.
distress
The wearing or deterioration of a building component or
content item, weakness.
dressed and matched
T&G, tongued and groove, machined boards or planks with a tongue on
one side and a groove on the other side.
drop
ceiling
A suspension ceiling system which acoustical ceiling tiles, light
fixtures and HVAC diffusers are placed (dropped) into.
dry
clean
The cleaning of a fabric with a non-water based solution.
dry
ice
blasting
The
use of CO2, dry ice pellets as forced from a delivery system through
a hose and applicator wand,
used
to remove smoke, soot,
molds, etc. from structural components and substrate.
dry
rot
The
decaying or deterioration of wood, fungus infected wood.
dry
smoke
Non-smeary fire residue, particles of incomplete combustion (PIC's).
dry
sponge
A
cleaning sponge composed of cellulose materials which absorbs dry
particles through physical action -- does not contain chemicals.
drywall
Sheetrock, gypsum board, CaSO42H2O, the interior finish of a wall or
ceiling.
duct
(1) Galvanized sheets formed to allow a passage or conduit for air
to flow, used as a part of the HVAC system. (2) A wire way in a
concrete floor where electrical wires are run.
duct cleaning
The physical or mechanical cleaning of the air conveyance system
(ductwork) of a HVAC system.
duration
Time frame, the time which something continues
