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2. Bituminous waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Bituminous waterproofing systems are designed to protect residential and commercial buildings. Bitumen (asphalt or coal-tar pitch) is a material made up of organic liquids that are highly sticky, viscous , and waterproof. [ 1 ]

3. Waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Decks constantly move with changes in temperatures, putting stress on the waterproofing systems. One of the leading causes of waterproof deck system failures is the movement of underlying substrates (plywood) that cause too much stress on the membranes resulting in a failure of the system.

4. List of tallest structures in the United States by height

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   Guyed Mast 610.5 m: KGLK-FM Lake Jackson Tower: Lake Jackson, Texas: Guyed Mast 610 m: Petronius Platform: Gulf of Mexico: Oil Platform approx. 75 meters visible above water surface 609.6 m: KCAU TV Tower: Sioux City, Iowa: Guyed Mast 609.6 m KATV Tower: Redfield, Arkansas: Guyed Mast collapsed on January 11, 2008 609.6 m WECT TV6 Tower: Colly ...

5. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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   Flashing is 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 system. In modern buildings, flashing is intended to decrease water penetration at objects such as chimneys , vent pipes, walls, windows and door openings to make buildings more durable ...

6. Weatherhead - Wikipedia

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   At a building the wires enter a conduit, a protective metal pipe, and the weatherhead is a waterproof cap on the end of the conduit that allows the wires to enter without letting in water. It is shaped like a hood , with the surface where the wires enter facing down at an angle of at least 45°, to shield it from precipitation.

7. Membrane roofing - Wikipedia

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   Each of the newer types of membrane roofing systems contain materials that resist expansion and contraction, as well as reflect much of the UV rays. In addition, because these membranes either lack seams or have stronger bonding than traditional BUR seams, when expansion and contraction does occur does not create leaks and breaks at these seams.