Glossary Category:

Vice versa

A term used to indicate that it may be possible for a condition to be in two separate but opposite states at different times.

Viscous

A term used to indicate when a fluid is not thin but is thick and resists flow.

Visqueen vapor barrier

A vapor barrier of poly ethylene plastic. The vapor barrier is usually black when used under concrete slabs.

Vitreous clay

A clay with a glazed surface that will not absorb water. Vitreous clay tile liners are usually installed in fireplace flues of site fabricated fireplaces.

Vulnerability

A measure of the possibility of something occurring