Damp-proofing " The black, tar-like material applied to the exterior of a foundation wall. Used to minimize moisture penetration into the wall.
Deck " The surface, installed over the supporting framing members, to which the roofing is applied.
Damp-proofing: The treatment of masonry to retard the passage or absorption of water or water vapor, either by application of a suitable coating or membrane to exposed surfaces or by use of a suitable admixture or treated cement.
DAMP-PROOFING: water-proofing a masonry surface to retard capillary action and water leaks.
DEAD LOAD: load imposed on a structure by the weight of the building materials only.
DAMP-PROOFING
The process of coating the outside of a foundation wall with a special preparation to resist passage of
moisture through the wall
, or materials
used to resist the passage of moisture through concrete floor slabs and ...
Inadequate damp-proofing.
Humid, damp, or, musty basement or crawl space.
Entry of soil vapor through cracks in the floor slab or foundation walls.
After damp-proofing, if necessary, clean the wall you intend to fur out, removing any loose masonry or plaster. Decide whether to install drywall horizontally or vertically, and then lay out your furring strips accordingly.
Place a continuous drainage plane over the damp-proofing or exterior insulation to channel water to the foundation drain and relieve hydrostatic pressure.
Parge coat A thin coat of cement plaster applied to a masonry wall for refinement of the surface or for damp-proofing.
Parquet flooring Flooring, usually of wood, laid in an alternating inlaid pattern to form various designs.
Foundation waterproofing- High-quality below-grade moisture protection. Used for below-grade exterior concrete and masonry wall damp-proofing to seal out moisture and prevent corrosion. Normally looks like black tar.
You will need Building Regulations approval to cover ventilation, damp-proofing, electrical wiring, safe access and a fire escape route.
Your neighbours will be concerned about subsidence.
High-quality below-grade moisture protection. Used for below-grade exterior concrete and masonry wall damp-proofing to seal out moisture and prevent corrosion. Normally looks like black tar.
Foundry
A workshop for casting metals.
concrete foundation (fondations en béton, f.) A supporting structure made from the pouring of concrete into concrete forms. Concrete foundations usually include parging, damp-proofing and drain tiles on the exterior.
to repel water, the main purpose of which is to prevent the coated surface from absorbing rain water while still permitting moisture vapor to escape from the structure. (Moisture vapor readily penetrates coatings of this type.) "Damp-proofing" ...
The structure and insulation must be upgraded to comply with building regulations but typically the floor in a garage is at least 150mm below the finished floor in the house leaving enough space to add insulation and damp-proofing.
condensation on cool interior shelter walls and ceilings, and a higher potential for water leaks must be addressed in any underground structure. Many shelters will use the same type of exterior wall waterproofing and interior wall damp-proofing as ...
Using hard cement render mixes on the exteriors, as they will eventually crack and draw in penetrating damp through capillary action.
Pouring a new concrete floor in place of a suspended timber floor without adding adequate damp-proofing measures, ...
Used for below-grade exterior concrete and masonry wall damp-proofing to seal out moisture and prevent corrosion. Normally looks like black tar.
Frontage The linear footage at the front of your property line.
 See also: Area, Water, Walls, Building, Design
  
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