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2. Waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   In construction, a building or structure is waterproofed with the use of membranes and coatings to protect contents and structural integrity. The waterproofing of the building envelope in construction specifications is listed under 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection within MasterFormat 2004, by the Construction Specifications Institute, and includes roofing and waterproofing materials.

3. Superinsulation - Wikipedia

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   Many builders in northern Canada use a simple 1/3 to 2/3 approach, placing the vapor barrier no further out than 1/3 of the R-value of the insulated portion of the wall. This method is generally valid for interior walls with little or no vapor resistance (e.g., they use fibrous insulation) and controls air leakage condensation and vapor ...

4. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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   Weatherproofing seam between a stone chimney and a tile roof on a building in Jersey, Channel Islands. The lead flashing is seen as light gray sheets at the base of the chimney. Flashing refers to thin pieces of impervious material installed to prevent the passage of water into a structure from a joint or as part of a weather resistant barrier ...

5. Vapor barrier - Wikipedia

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   A vapor barrier on the warm side of the envelope must be combined with a venting path on the cold side of the insulation. This is because no vapor barrier is perfect, and because water may get into the structure, typically from rain. In general, the better the vapor barrier and the drier the conditions, the less venting is required. [7]

6. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for ...

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   For every 3 non-theme words you find, you earn a hint. Hints show the letters of a theme word. If there is already an active hint on the board, a hint will show that word’s letter order.

7. Should You Tape Your Mouth Shut When You Sleep? - AOL

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   Whatever you do, don’t use duct tape, Khosla says. It’s not breathable and contains glue, an enemy of your skin. The best tapes are made for skin and don’t fully cover the mouth, Jun explains.