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Why fire sprinklers belong above suspended drop-out ceilings

Construction Specifier

Ten reasons to stop poking holes in ceilings. Drop-out ceilings provide an alternative to ‘poke-through’ sprinkler installations and avoid the need to install drops from sprinkler mains so sprinklers can penetrate the ceiling and discharge water into the room below. Install ceiling grid.

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Water Leakage from Ceiling | water leakage from ceiling | How to Stop Water Leakage from Ceiling

CivilJungle

Information of Water Leakage from Ceiling. In this article, we will be going to see the water leakage from the ceiling and how you can stop water leakage from the ceiling. What Is Water Leakage from Ceiling? When the water gets percolates from the ceiling area of the roof is known as ceiling water leakage.

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Identifying Types of Damp in Houses: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

CCR Magazine

It generally results from water entering the building through external walls or roofs due to damaged or deteriorated masonry, brickwork, or leaking gutters. These patches are typically found on walls and ceilings where water ingress is occurring. What Are Common Causes of Damp in Houses?

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FIREFLYTM APOLLO LITE SPECIFIED FOR ROYAL STOKE REFURBISHMENT

Specification Product Update

A leading passive fire protection contractor has been involved in the installation of fully compatible products from the range of TBA FIREFLY TM for the creation of half hour fire barriers within ceiling voids to a major general hospital undergoing extensive refurbishment work in the north of England.

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What Is Folded Plate | Folded Plate Structure | Folded Plate Roof Construction Details | Folded Plate Staircase | What Are Folded Plate Roofs

CivilJungle

Folded Plates are connected to in such a way that the structural system is capable of carrying loads without the need of additional supporting beams along mutual edges. The first Roof which was constructed using folded structure was prepared by the engineer eudene Freyssinet in 1923 as an aircraft hangar at Orly airport in Paris.

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What Is Rainwater Harvesting | Rainwater Harvesting Methodology | Types of Rainwater Harvesting Method |Rainwater Harvesting Project

CivilJungle

Rainwater is collected from a roof -like surface and redirected to a tank, cistern, deep pit ( well , shaft, or borehole), aquifer, or a reservoir with percolation. Also, Read: What Is Sewerage | What Is Storm Drain | Household Drain Systems | House Drainage Parts And Components | Types of Sewer Pipes | Sanitary Pipework |.

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What Is Soffit | Different Types of Soffit | What Is Fascia | Advantages of Fascia and Soffits | Disadvantages of Fascia and Soffits | How Do You Install Soffit and Fascia

CivilJungle

Many people don’t give importance to the soffit and fascia which runs along with the tails at the age of the roof. The word Soffit derives from the French word which means something which is installed underneath. The soffit plays a crucial role because it has venting which helps to keep a steady airflow between the roof and attic.