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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. Waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   The roof covering materials, siding, foundations, and all of the various penetrations through these surfaces must be water-resistant and sometimes waterproof. Roofing materials are generally designed to be water-resistant and shed water from a sloping roof, but in some conditions, such as ice damming and on flat roofs, the roofing must be ...

4. Engineering brick - Wikipedia

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   Engineering bricks can be used for damp-proof courses. [1] Clay engineering bricks are defined in § 6.4.51 of British Standard BS ISO 6707-1;2014 (buildings & civil engineering works - vocabulary - general terms) as "fire-clay brick that has a dense and strong semi-vitreous body and which conforms to defined limits for water absorption and ...

5. These Are the 7 Best Roofing Materials for Your Home - AOL

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   Here are the best types of roofing materials for your home, according to our experts. Top choices include asphalt shingles, clay tiles and metal sheets. ... plus they are fire-proof and do a good ...

6. Vapor barrier - Wikipedia

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   A vapor barrier (or vapour barrier) is any material used for damp proofing, typically a plastic or foil sheet, that resists diffusion of moisture through the wall, floor, ceiling, or roof assemblies of buildings and of packaging to prevent interstitial condensation.

7. List of building materials - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of building materials. Many types of building materials are used in the construction industry to create buildings and structures . These categories of materials and products are used by architects and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for building projects .

8. Damp (structural) - Wikipedia

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   An example of a damp proof course of slate in a brick wall intended to prevent rising damp. A physical damp proof course made from plastic can be installed into an existing building by cutting into short sections of the mortar course, and installing short sections of the damp proof course material.

9. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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   Pieces of flashing material which overlap each other in "steps". Counter flashing (cap flashing) Covers a base flashing. Pipe flashing (pipe boot, vent boot, pipe flange) 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)