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  2. Damp proofing - Wikipedia

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    A DPC layer is usually laid below all masonry walls, regardless if the wall is a load bearing wall or a partition wall. A damp-proof membrane (DPM) is a membrane material applied to prevent moisture transmission. A common example is polyethylene sheeting laid under a concrete slab to prevent the concrete from gaining moisture through capillary ...

  3. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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    A product used where pipes penetrate roofs. Chimney flashing A general term for flashing a chimney to cover the intersections of the chimney and install a damp proof course (DPC) Kickout flashing At the very bottom of a roof/wall intersection, the lowermost step flashing specially formed to deflect water away from the wall. Valley flashing

  4. Vertical damp proof barrier - Wikipedia

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    The purpose of a Vertical Damp Proof Barrier is to prevent the ingress of damp and water into subterranean structures such as basements, cellars, tunnels and earth shielded buildings. (Also known as Earth sheltered buildings ).

  5. Tyvek - Wikipedia

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    Tyvek is a nonwoven product consisting of spun bond olefin fiber.It was first discovered in 1955 by a researcher for the DuPont textile company working in an experimental lab, who noticed a type of white fluff coming out of a pipe. [2]

  6. 10 Old Tech Gadgets Worth a Pretty Penny Today

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    Hailing from Japan, these digital pets were all the craze in the ’90s. By enabling users to care for a virtual pet, the pocket-sized devices mimicked all the responsibilities of real pet ...

  7. 12 Vintage Christmas Blow Molds Worth Serious Cash

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    Price on eBay: $2,000 There are plenty of different Santa Claus-forward blow molds.The guy is, after all, the mascot of Christmastime. This particular set, straight from the ’60s, is one of the ...

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  9. DPC - Wikipedia

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    Damp-proof course, in damp proofing; Dominique Provost-Chalkley (born 1990), British-Canadian actress; Dota Pro Circuit, esports tournament circuit for the video game Dota 2; Dubai Production City, a media production zone