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2. Waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Waterproofing conducted on the exterior of a freeway tunnel. 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.

3. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Waterproofing a structure from the exterior is the only method the U.S. International Building Code (IBC) recognizes as adequate to prevent structural damage caused by water intrusion. Waterproofing an existing basement begins with excavating to the bottom sides of the footings. Once excavated, the walls are then power washed and allowed to dry.

4. Covering (construction) - Wikipedia

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   Roofers in Germany,. In construction, covering is the exterior layer of a building's roof. The covering ensures waterproofing by directing and collecting rainwater.It also provides mechanical protection against various external elements such as dust and intrusions.

5. Bituminous waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   ASTM 4869-03 now includes the non-perforated felt referred to in ASTM D226-97a which will be phased out. ASTM 4869-03 includes a liquid-water transmission test (shower test) and dimensional stability limits (wrinkling) which ASTM D226-97a does not include. [8] Type 1 - #8. Formerly ASTM D4869-93 Type I; Type 2 - #13. Formerly ASTM D226-97a Type ...

6. 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 ...

7. Asbestos cement - Wikipedia

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   Internal wet area sheeting, "Tilux". Pipes of various sizes for water reticulation and drainage. Drainage pipes tend to be made of pitch fibre, with asbestos cement added to strengthen. [9] Moulded products ranging from plant pots to outdoor telephone cabinet roofs and cable pits.

8. Hydrophobic concrete - Wikipedia

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   In areas with high evaporation rates, this process often takes place overnight when temperatures are cooler. Once the pores are saturated as much as possible with water, the coating is applied. Hydrophobic chemicals are in a powder form and mixed with water at a ratio of five parts powder to two parts water for application by brush.

9. Foundation (engineering) - Wikipedia

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   Shallow foundations of a house versus the deep foundations of a skyscraper. Foundation with pipe fixtures coming through the sleeves. In engineering, a foundation is the element of a structure which connects it to the ground or more rarely, water (as with floating structures), transferring loads from the structure to the ground.