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  2. Damp proofing - Wikipedia

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    Rising damp is the effect of water rising from the ground into property. [3] The damp proof course may be horizontal or vertical. [4] 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

  3. Damp (structural) - Wikipedia

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    Damp-proofing rods use similar active ingredients to those found in liquid or cream-based rising damp treatments, but contained in a solid rod. They are generally considered to be easier to use than other types of rising damp treatment as the method of installation is simply to insert them into the correct sized holes drilled into a mortar bed.

  4. Wood preservation - Wikipedia

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    Apart from structural wood preservation measures, there are a number of different chemical preservatives and processes (also known as timber treatment, lumber treatment or pressure treatment) that can extend the life of wood, timber, and their associated products, including engineered wood. These generally increase the durability and resistance ...

  5. 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 ).

  6. Pledge (brand) - Wikipedia

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    Pledge is an American cleaning product made by S. C. Johnson & Son. [1] First sold in 1958, [ 2 ] it is used to help dust and clean. Pledge is known as Pliz in France, and Blem in Argentina. [ 3 ]

  7. Murphy Oil Soap - Wikipedia

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    Murphy Oil Soap is commonly used to clean and polish horse tack, such as bridles and saddles. It is also commonly used to clean black-powder weapons after use, since the lack of petroleum-based oil and the presence of vegetable oil lessens the amount of sludge created when cleaning black powder residues from weapons.

  8. French polish - Wikipedia

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    French polishing a table. French polishing is a wood finishing technique that results in a very high gloss surface, with a deep colour and chatoyancy.French polishing consists of applying many thin coats of shellac dissolved in denatured alcohol using a rubbing pad lubricated with one of a variety of oils.

  9. Rising Damp - Wikipedia

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    Rising damp is a condition caused by ground moisture rising up a masonry wall by capillary action. It often occurs where there is no damp-proof course (DPC) or where the DPC has been damaged or bridged. Older houses, such as depicted in the show, were built without damp-proof courses or with a barrier material that is liable to failure.

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