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Mastering blindside waterproofing: A proactive, integrated approach

Construction Specifier

These scenarios can force the team to scramble and either reluctantly accept installation details that may compromise the intended performance or consider time-consuming or costly changes to the waterproofing or building design. Consequently, the SOE system and its features are integral to the blindside waterproofing system.

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Insulation’s crucial role in creating habitable basements

Construction Specifier

By Mike Fischer One of the first questions to be asked when designing a basement foundation is “what is the desired functionality of the basement?” On the far end of the spectrum, the basement may serve as a structural foundation only and nothing more.

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Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades

Construction Specifier

This is a follow-up article speaking to additional questions in this system type. The topics to be addressed in this article, when it comes to overcladding masonary facades and foundations, as well as roof assemblies, include the following: Placement and attachment of insulation and air barrier within the assembly.

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A systemic approach to waterproofing foundations

Construction Specifier

Images courtesy Dörken Systems. The major cause of foundation-related problems is water. Hence waterproofing systems are very critical to keeping foundations dry. Like air control above grade, it is important to consider water control below grade as a system solution, and not just as a single component.

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Overcladding for old masonry façades: why it is important to think performance first

Construction Specifier

As they age, many begin to show the effects of neglect, weather, and deferred maintenance on their façades, foundations, and roof assemblies. While some historic enclosures merit careful restoration, in other cases they simply need to be renovated and modernized for the long-term. What is Overcladding?

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16 Types of Building Components | How a Building Is Constructed | 19 Different Types of Building Construction Phases

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Under every house is a foundation , and under most footing is Bedding for Footing. Also, Read: Difference Between Footing and Foundation | What is Footing and Foundation. #2. Generally, the plinth is built slightly well above the ground floor sometime after the foundation. Substructure. The substructure are as follows.

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Top-Down Construction | What Is a Top-Down Construction | Advantages & Disadvantages of Top-Down Construction

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The easy description of the top-down construction method will help the storeroom surface of the house will install in a system which, after realization of the cellar, will be set up from upper to lower surface by surface. It is more problematic joints for the surface, terrace, and foundation slabs. What Is a Top-Down Construction?