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Curing Roofing Systems Structural Systems 
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
When it comes to waterproofing horizontal decking applications such as concrete balconies and covered roofs, there are a number of options available. When it comes to waterproofing horizontal decking applications such as concrete balconies and covered roofs, there are a number of options available.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 20, 2024
1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof.
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UK Construction Blog
MAY 2, 2025
Key Takeaways Precast concrete lintels provide essential structural support above windows and doors, distributing weight evenly across surrounding walls whilst offering exceptional durability with lifespans exceeding 50 years. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 3, 2018
Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The following examples illustrate how many transit systems are tackling these challenges. Phillip.fry@gc…. April 03, 2018.
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 3, 2018
Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The following examples illustrate how many transit systems are tackling these challenges. Phillip.fry@gc…. April 03, 2018.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2025
Whether its a charming old Victorian house or a sleek, modern office tower, every structure needs a little TLC to keep things running smoothly. The thing is, most people dont think about maintenance until something goes wronga pipe bursts, the elevator quits, or the HVAC system turns into a glorified fan. First, its unpredictable.
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GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Liquid applied waterproofing is essential for protecting many building structures. These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. This type of protection is also used to help extend the service life of structures such as car parks. Play. . .
GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Liquid applied waterproofing is essential for protecting many building structures. These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. This type of protection is also used to help extend the service life of structures such as car parks. . .
Construction Specifier
JUNE 20, 2024
1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2020
After centuries of use, fluid-applied waterproofing continues to evolve as the primary method of structural waterproofing. Historically, humans have used variations of liquid membranes to waterproof their structures since hunters and gatherers used large leaves and tree sap to protect their excess grain from moisture.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
For structural assessments, it’s worth consulting a professional to evaluate the soundness of foundations, walls, and roof before proceeding with major changes. Create specific zones for tools, gardening equipment, sports gear and automotive supplies to establish a logical system. You’re not alone.
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
When it comes to waterproofing horizontal decking applications such as concrete balconies and covered roofs, there are a number of options available. When it comes to waterproofing horizontal decking applications such as concrete balconies and covered roofs, there are a number of options available.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 9, 2025
percent embodied carbon savings compared to the regional industry average 28-day standard-cured compressive strength, rising to as much as 68 percent with specific applications in the building. With the strategic selection of project areas for a 56-day curing schedule, the team was able to minimize impacts on the construction time and cost.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
As builders aim to construct structures that withstand the test of time, advanced waterproofing solutions—particularly polyurea coatings—are gaining traction. Polyurea coatings offer rapid curing times, high tensile strength, and exceptional adherence to different substrates. Polyurea coatings were first used in the 1990s.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 29, 2022
Generally, concrete slabs, concrete foundations , beam, column, wall, roof, etc., are preferred structures in cast-in-situ concrete. Cast-in-place concrete slabs, concrete foundations, beam, column , wall, roof, etc., are preferred structures in cast-in-situ concrete. Definition of Cast in Place Concrete.
CCR Magazine
MAY 16, 2024
A poorly ventilated attic can lead to a host of problems, including excess moisture buildup, mold growth, and even structural damage. This creates an ideal environment for mold and mildew growth, premature deterioration of roofing materials and insulation, and potential health risks due to poor indoor air quality. According to E.W.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Generally, we move concrete to that place where that concrete need to be dumped for structural construction purpose. Mortar pan is a very common type of transportation system of concrete, and it is widely used in small construction sites where the concrete requirement is less. In this system, concrete does not lose its workability.
Flynn
JULY 13, 2022
4 Guidelines for Preventive Roof Maintenance. Benjamin Franklin wasn’t an authority on roof maintenance, but his wisdom may apply. He famously wrote that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Ben was referring to preventing fires, but the same holds true for most other threats to building systems, including the roof.
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CivilJungle
JANUARY 2, 2022
What Is Skillion Roof ? The Skillion roof is a unique type of roof which has just one unvarying isolated surface. The characteristics of this type of roof are crucial than regular smooth tents. The main difference between a standard roof and a Skillion roof is the perpendicular pitch or rise. Butterfly Roof.
CCR Magazine
JUNE 4, 2024
With this in mind, comprehensive air barrier systems are becoming the new norm for creating sustainable, high-performing commercial buildings. An air barrier is a system of materials that controls movement of air through the walls and roof of a building. Greater Structural Integrity Air particles contain moisture.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Sometimes this concrete frame is also called as a skeleton of this entire structure. In this structure, the vertical members, i.e. columns, carry the entire load of the building , so it’s the most important part of this type of construction. Precast concrete frame structures are used in one storey building. Cast in situ.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Introduction of Dutch Gable Roof. The Dutch gable roof is also called a gablet that consists at the top of a roof of a small gable. In this type of gable roof, two sloping sides peak at the top center. By the Dutch gable roof, we can get a combination of hip roof and gable roof.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 16, 2021
Bamboo is widely used in the construction industry for various purposes such as scaffolding construction of bridges and structures etc. Bamboo is a natural product which is widely used in the construction of partition walls floorings and ceiling panels and for roofing. Hence, it is also known as structural bamboo.
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CivilJungle
APRIL 21, 2022
What Is a Roof Vent? Completely, roof ventilation is a system that promotes air to ventilate via the vent. Roof vents are essential to every house. Yet not multiple homeowners comprehend much concerning their roof ventilation strategies. Roof vents may not be something you require to suppose, but they should be.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems. Model building codes (I-codes) developed by the International Code Council ( ICC ) play a crucial role in constructing safe, sustainable, and resilient structures.
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Construction Specifier
JULY 5, 2021
T-SLAB takes precast concrete floor systems to the next level. Last summer, Tindall announced the launch of an innovative precast concrete floor system called the Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB). Watch the video below for a quick look at the innovation behind this new slab system. T-SLAB at a glance.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Last summer, Tindall announced the launch of an innovative precast concrete floor system called the Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB ® ). Designed with architects, engineers, and contractors in mind, this new slab system entered the market with the power to revolutionize the way designers and builders think about precast.
CivilJungle
MARCH 13, 2021
New technologies involve Shotcrete used for the new Austrian tunnelling system, by use of a tunnel boring machine (TBM) or even a tunnelling shield. Vertical walls with arch roof type. Tunnels shield the system (railway track, highway, sewage line , oil line, respectively.) Polycentric. Sequential Excavation Method.
GCP Applied Technologies
AUGUST 1, 2019
The expectation of ‘complete dryness’ called for a waterproofing system with a long-standing successful track record in difficult and harsh conditions. In addition, the tight construction schedule necessitated a system with a rapid application speed and cure time. Roofing underlayments. Structural Solutions.
UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
These tiny invaders can cause significant damage to building materials, compromise structural integrity, and even pose health risks to workers and future occupants. From termites that silently devour wooden structures to rodents that chew through electrical wiring, understanding these pests is crucial for anyone in the construction industry.
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Spenser Simis Photos courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) and Nate Holyoke Builders Closed-cell spray polyurethane foam (ccSPF) insulation is used in exterior roof and wall assemblies to effectively combine air/vapor/thermal barrier and sometimes weather barrier (Figure 1). By Rachel Lynde, P.E., Niklas Vigener, P.E.,
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 26, 2021
Introduction of Roof Storm Damage Checklist. Generally, a roof is replaced after thirty years; in the real world, there are so many things that can damage your roof and repair , or inspection work is needed. In America, there is a huge problem due to storms where roof repair work is required. Types of Roof Storm Damage.
UK Construction Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The development of reinforced concrete dates back to the 19th century, as engineers and architects sought a construction material that could withstand both the compressive and tensile forces in structures. Reinforced concrete is now widely used across the globe for a variety of structural applications, including buildings, bridges, and more.
The Korte Company
OCTOBER 3, 2018
When the walls are ready, they’re tilted into vertical position and set on foundational footings where they form the external structure of the building. Each panel is temporarily braced until the roof ties the structure together. Because erecting Tilt-Up concrete panels can be done quickly, new structures become enclosed sooner.
CivilJungle
AUGUST 12, 2022
A building is a structure that consists of a roof, floor, walls, foundations, door, windows, etc. The buildings which have open space within their boundaries and their walls and roofs are fully detached from other buildings are called detached buildings. The structure is connected very badly and the structure looks very poor.
Natural Building
JULY 31, 2005
This fact is key to how the authors relate to earthbag building: as far as they (and Nader Khalili) are concerned, the bag itself is merely a form into which adobe soil is placed and allowed to cure into a hard, solid earthen block, which then becomes part of a structure. Could any earthen wall systems withstand this test?
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Natural Building
APRIL 30, 2022
The Strawtegi CO2ttage broke ground in October, 2021, as the first permitted structure in the U.S. These materials sequester atmospheric carbon within the structure, safely locking it in for the life cycle of the building, which could be 100 years or more. insulated with dense-packed chopped straw.
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CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
After the Concreting work is almost finished, the brick walls (in a framed structure, they are used as partition walls) are constructed, which is then followed by building finishes and additional works, such as plumbing, electrification etc. Due to many reasons, in inadequate dewatering, faults in plumbing system etc.,
CivilJungle
APRIL 26, 2020
After compaction, this concrete provides high density and finally cures into a strong monolithic block. For instance, the base asphalt mixes have entirely different functions in pavement structure than asphalt surface mixes. Various different kinds of asphalt concrete mixes are available to create unique structures.
CivilJungle
MARCH 6, 2021
The mortars utilized for putting work can get the workmanship structures by making an impenetrable sheath. The mortar mixture is a material made used during structural applications. It’s being used as a structure of concrete. Mortars are used as plaster or impermeable coating for walls and roofs.
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CivilJungle
APRIL 20, 2022
The Gypsum board is placed in the middle of the total structure and it is surrounded by two paper boards. It is done to create the whole fireproofing system. Those boards are fixed with building structures with nails, screws or some adhesives. What Is Drywall Made Of ? Drywall is naturally made of gypsum board.
ENR Construction
JUNE 16, 2025
based architect—SOM—to serve as collaborating architect and architect-of-record to help with local codes, seismic requirements, structural engineering and navigating construction. The building can move 5 ft laterally in any direction thanks to a state-of-the-art seismic protection system with 56 base isolators. SOM joined in 2015.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Ferrocement is a homogeneous structure which has more Tensile strength and compressive strength as compared to Reinforced cement concrete. Ferrocement is an innovative construction material which is readily available because of Its easy construction method it is suitable for construction of various structures. Plaster to the Structure.
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. A Primer on MasterFormat TM.
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