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2. Bituminous waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Bitumen (asphalt or coal-tar pitch) is a material made up of organic liquids that are highly sticky, viscous, and waterproof. [ 1] Systems incorporating bituminous-based substrates are sometimes used to construct roofs, in the form of "roofing felt " or "roll roofing" products.

3. List of commercially available roofing materials - Wikipedia

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   Ceramic tile. Tile roofing traditionally consists of locally available materials such as clay, granite, terracotta or slate, though many modern applications contain concrete. Imbrex and tegula, style dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. Monk and nun, a style similar to Imbrex and tegula, but basically using two Imbrex tiles.

4. Waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Waterproofing. Waterproofing is the process of making an object, person or structure waterproof or water-resistant so that it remains relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions. Such items may be used in wet environments or underwater to specified depths. Water-resistant and waterproof often ...

5. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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   This enables a roof to be built without weak points. Since flashing is expensive to replace if it fails, copper's long life is a major cost advantage. [10] [11] Cold rolled (to 1/8-hard temper) copper is recommended for most flashing applications. This material offers more resistance than soft copper to the stresses of expansion and contraction.

6. Damp proofing - Wikipedia

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   Damp proofing in construction is a type of moisture control applied to building walls and floors to prevent moisture from passing into the interior spaces. Dampness problems are among the most frequent problems encountered in residences. DPC visible between concrete foundation and brickwork. Damp proofing is defined by the American Society for ...

7. Thatching - Wikipedia

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   Thatching. Thatching is the craft of building a roof with dry vegetation such as straw, water reed, sedge ( Cladium mariscus ), rushes, heather, or palm branches, layering the vegetation so as to shed water away from the inner roof. Since the bulk of the vegetation stays dry and is densely packed—trapping air—thatching also functions as ...