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Construction Specifier
JUNE 30, 2021
Selection of suitable waterproofing systems can present building project teams with a baffling array of choices. To address this concern in 2002, the technical committee of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (LA-CSI) developed a guide to ‘Preliminary Selection of Waterproofing Systems.’.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
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Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Designers of new construction and renovation projects sometimes prefer to use exterior-grade waterproofing and roofing products (collectively referred to as “exterior-grade waterproofing” in this article) within interior space for improved performance compared to typical interior-grade waterproofing products.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
After 80 years of continuous operation the building required significant upgrades to provide tenants with code compliant, state-of-the-art facilities and Class A office space. A building-wide life safety analysis determined that the two existing egress stairs were insufficient to meet the population based on current building codes.
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GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Building on Brownfields. With urban space at a premium, developers are finding it difficult to locate unspoiled sites to build on. However, many sites are viable for building, if properly remediated. The membrane is placed directly against the soil retaining systems or diaphragm walls. Use an inert material.
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 14, 2018
Specifying below grade waterproofing. Waterproofing basements and other below grade spaces takes special considerations. Here are five points to consider when specifying waterproofing for these spaces. . Be sure that your waterproofing membrane bonds adhesively to the structure. Ask about manufacturer support.
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 25, 2018
As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project. GCP Applied Technologies. April 25, 2018. learn more >. learn more >.
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 14, 2018
Specifying below grade waterproofing. Waterproofing basements and other below grade spaces takes special considerations. Here are five points to consider when specifying waterproofing for these spaces. . Be sure that your waterproofing membrane bonds adhesively to the structure. Ask about manufacturer support.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The construction cost of the homes and the price of the building materials are rising day by day. Ferrocement is a composite material which is prepared by using closely spaced one or multiple layers of the meshes and small diameter of rods. Ferrocement construction is a type of thin wall which is made up of reinforced concrete.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
By Iltaz Alam and Marysusan Couturier Photo ©Chris Boswell/Dreamstime.com Ensuring a building’s durability and energy efficiency hinges on a continuous air barrier throughout the building enclosure. Critical are the tie-ins between different components and materials, which must be properly managed and installed to prevent failures.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Siplast, a Standard Industries company, announced the addition of two high-performance polyiso wall insulation products to the company’s existing WALLcontrol™ Air & Water-Resistive Barrier (AWB) Systems, offering an exterior continuous insulation solution and supporting the company’s continued expansion into the building enclosure space.
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CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Holcim has acquired OX Engineered Products, a leader in advanced wall insulation and sheathing solutions. Holcim Building Envelope’s leadership position and national footprint in high-performance insulation will accelerate OX Engineered Products’ growth in the fast-growing continuous insulation market.
GCP Applied Technologies
AUGUST 1, 2019
Safeguard building. Tuscany’s Apuano Hospital chooses PREPRUFE® waterproofing. This meant not just providing a waterproofing system but a system that would secure joints and penetrations throughout the below-grade structure, since those areas have the highest vulnerabilities to water infiltration. Waterproofing.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
In the battle against urban pests, prevention through strategic material selection offers a powerful first line of defense. While many property owners focus on post-infestation treatments, the choice of building materials during construction can significantly reduce or even prevent cockroach problems before they begin.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 18, 2021
The House construction Steps is explained in detail below: Building Construction Process Two Main Parts Divided as Below. Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. Sub Building Construction Steps with Main Building Construction. In this building construction process first step.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 30, 2021
As a result, resilient design has grown into an industrywide movement calling on engineers, architects, environmental consultants, and other design professionals to create buildings that not only withstand severe storms like hurricanes and tornadoes, but also remain habitable under extreme weather circumstances.
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CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Sealants are the materials, which are used to seal the progress of substance between two surfaces, or where two different characters meet. The materials used for the manufacturing of sealants are the often chemical compounds, both organic or inorganic. Due to many reasons, in inadequate dewatering, faults in plumbing system etc.,
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
Introduction of CMU Wall. CMU is a modern building unit that has various benefits as compared to bricks. The CMU blocks are available in various shapes and sizes in the market and are widely used in the construction of walls of the building. What is CMU Wall? Segmental Retaining wall units. ASTM C1372.
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CivilJungle
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Mastic asphalt flooring will create an associated fluid barrage of specific class asphalt with pure sand in a certain amount flowing on the building surface in a warm shape with sufficient stability to go down quickly. Whilst also benefiting from a flooring material with excellent damp-proofing properties. Is Mastic Asphalt Waterproof?
Construction Specifier
JUNE 20, 2024
1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. A sloped water-shedding roof can tolerate some minor imperfections during construction and still perform its primary function for waterproofing. By Darrell L.
Construction Specifier
JULY 5, 2022
Among the many performance characteristics expected of today’s building wraps (also referred to as weather-resistive barriers, water-resistive barrier, or housewrap), draining bulk water is increasingly important. In many areas around the country, building codes are driving the need for better moisture management solutions.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 20, 2024
1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. A sloped water-shedding roof can tolerate some minor imperfections during construction and still perform its primary function for waterproofing. By Darrell L.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 16, 2021
Skirting is constructed in almost every residential building, commercial building, industrial building, etc. Generally skirting is a board which is provided in the junction point of the wall and the interior wall throughout its length. In light flooring, walls, ceiling works; wooden skirting is used.
CivilJungle
MARCH 31, 2023
Bathroom Wall Paneling Ideas Bathroom wall panels are sizeable panels. Bathroom wall panels are made from UPVC , and it is waterproof. The durability of the bathroom wall panels is very good. Paneling is now considered a waterproof substitute for tiles. Sometimes it is considered a substitute for tiles.
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CivilJungle
JANUARY 7, 2021
Shotcrete/mortar/spray-concrete is a kind of refined concrete drizzled by gas hose-pipe nozzle at high pressure & velocity on a projectile motion on a prepared wall surface. It is often utilised in tunnels, underground walls, retaining walls, drainage systems & swimming pools for interim support. Shotcrete Wall.
UK Construction Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Do you know that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has played a significant role in public building construction over the past decades? Get ready to dive into the fascinating realm of lightweight yet strong building materials that have impacted the way public buildings were built.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2023
They are a multi-use tool and a great friend to any good building contractor. They are both flexible and waterproof and are ideal against the elements. These can contaminate pharmaceuticals, foods, beverages, or other sensitive products manufactured, stored, or displayed. Roofs are always put up after the construction of walls.
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
Formwork is the mould used during the building to give the desired structural form by pressing concrete into the mould. Within a week of stripping the form, the materials are separated it can be used in some building projects or several other sections of the job. What Is Formwork? Shuttering is synonymous with the word Formwork.
Specification Product Update
MAY 23, 2023
The renovation and conversion of a former workshop and car storage facility, into a stylish basement space as part of a high-spec residential property, is making extensive use of fully compatible products from the range of Triton Systems. We have a very good working relationship with the manufacturer.”
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Medium-density fiberboard is often a form of composite wood material. By opting to use medium density fiberboard in some parts of the building , you can save money on other items. 100% recycled material is used, which ensures that no tree is chopped down, meaning that it is environmentally safe. How to Waterproof MDF?
CivilJungle
MARCH 26, 2021
Considering all the building materials , Plywood has become one of the most eye-catching materials in the woodworking industry. Nowadays, because of the beneficial properties of plywood, they have become much more needed building materials than traditional materials such as natural wood , brick , plastic , etc.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 5, 2021
EPDM is an extremely durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane widely used in low-slope buildings in the United States and worldwide. EPDM is a type of roofing material that is used for flat roofing systems. This type of method is a “fully adhered” method where an adhesive material is used to bond together. Push broom.
CivilJungle
APRIL 29, 2022
The tiles are long-lasting design materials. A tile is a good development material, especially oval or quadrate size. It structures from solid materials like ceramic, metal, stone, and even glass or baked clay, used for designing floors, terraces, and walls. Tiles have a shiny fresh floor, which provides free wash.
CivilJungle
APRIL 5, 2021
Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. Flat slabs are utilized in parking decks, commercial buildings, hotels. Utilized during a flat plate system, it’s impossible to possess a sizeable span.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Preliminary sketches capture and communicate the essence of an idea, focusing on its driving features, and in the same way that an artist sketch is often more evocative than a finished concept drawing can sometimes capture the sense of an idea more clearly than later drawings or even the completed building. Architecture Concept Drawing.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Fly ash bricks are a building component in civil engineering ; mostly, they are masonry material. Sometimes cement is also added to it as a cementing material. Also, Read: What Is a Brick Bat Coba | Procedure of Brick Bat Coba Waterproofing | Advantages & Disadvantage of Brick Bat Coba Waterproofing.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 17, 2020
Century ply refers to one of the leading manufacturer, exporter, and supplier of plywood in India. They manufacture plywoo d, veneers, laminates, fiberboard MDF boards, and laminate sheets. Century Ply Ltd has been an undisputed leader in innovating and manufacturing quality plywood and other products. Boiling Waterproof.
BDC Network
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The owner initially hired a contractor to perform waterproofing repairs at the manufactured stone façade of the building. In January 2017, the owner engaged Walter P Moore to perform an immediate initial visual assessment of the building’s stone façade.
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CCR Magazine
MAY 11, 2024
Restoration of this building will significantly expand the site’s interpretation and programming, allowing it to engage new visitors, and preserve and advance understanding of 20th Century architecture and LGBTQ cultural heritage. Built at the base of a slope, the building had been susceptible to water infiltration since its conception.
CivilJungle
MARCH 10, 2021
The heat conductivity of wood is comparatively poor compared to materials such as aluminium, marble, steel or glass. This can withstand sound as well as echo, creating it a favoured material for constructing offices including residential structures. Wood in a building can only be used until proper seasoning.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Check hydraulic unit fluid level and pressures/ change fluid per manufactures recommendations. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Cleaning Materials. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1.
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CivilJungle
JUNE 16, 2022
Geotextiles are artificial and passable concrete applied in civil buildings to enrich mold natures. Geotextiles create harmful molds better for buildings because they have the potential to remove the drain, support, fix and leak the mud. Knitted materials have more incision power. Waterproof Geotextile Fabric. Separation.
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2016
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System. HW: Hot Water, Heavy Wall. HWC: Hot Water Circulating, Heavy Wall Conduit. MAT: Material.
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