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  2. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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    The main purpose of external weeping tile is preventing water from getting into a basement. However, these pipes can become clogged or damaged, which causes excess water to put pressure on internal walls and basement floors. Water build up inside window wells, after heavy rain or snow, can lead to leaks through basement window seams.

  3. Damp proofing - Wikipedia

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    A metal damp proof course (DPC) between the stone foundation and brick wall. Damp proofing in construction is a type of moisture control applied to building walls and floors to prevent moisture from passing into the interior spaces. Dampness problems are among the most frequent problems encountered in residences.

  4. Epoxy moisture control system - Wikipedia

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    Epoxy moisture control systems are chemical barriers that are used to prevent moisture damage to flooring. Excessive moisture vapor emissions in concrete slabs can mean significant, expensive damage to a flooring installation. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent annually just in the United States to correct moisture-related problems in ...

  5. First fix and second fix - Wikipedia

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    This includes constructing walls, floors and ceilings, and inserting cables for electrical supply and pipes for water supply. Some argue that First Fix starts after the shell of the building is complete, and ends when the walls are plastered. Here is a list, in no particular order, of the elements of First Fix. Drain runs: must be downhill and ...

  6. Autoclaved aerated concrete - Wikipedia

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    AAC is composed from a combination of quartz sand, gypsum, lime, portland cement, water, and aluminium powder. [2] After the aerated mixture is partially cured in a mould, the material is further cured under heat and pressure in an autoclave. [3] ACC products include blocks, wall panels, floor and roof panels, cladding (façade) panels, and ...

  7. Rainscreen - Wikipedia

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    For water to enter a wall first the water must get onto the wall and the wall must have openings. Water can then enter the wall by capillary action, gravity, momentum, and air pressure (wind). [ 2 ] The rainscreen system provides for two lines of defense against the water intrusion into the walls: The rainscreen and a means to dissipate leakage ...

  8. Wave-dissipating concrete block - Wikipedia

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    Tetrapods used to protect a seawall Large interlocked Xblocs (8.0 m 3 or 280 cu ft) in a trial placement. A wave-dissipating concrete block is a naturally or manually interlocking concrete structure designed and employed to minimize the effects of wave action upon shores and shoreline structures, such as quays and jetties.

  9. Blocking (construction) - Wikipedia

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    Blocking also resists the rotational movement, or twisting, of floor joists as they deflect under load. This may take the form of diagonal cross bracing, or herringbone, bracing between floor joists. When solid blocks are used instead of diagonals it is called bridging, block bridging, solid bridging or solid strutting. The illustration, right ...