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2. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Basement waterproofing involves techniques and materials used to prevent water from penetrating the basement of a house ... condensation is the main source of wetness ...

3. Damp (structural) - Wikipedia

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   Detail showing some of the causes of damp penetration. Structural dampness is the presence of unwanted moisture in the structure of a building, either the result of intrusion from outside or condensation from within the structure.

4. Anti-fog - Wikipedia

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   A demister is a substance applied to transparent surfaces to stop them from becoming fogged with mist deposit, often referred to as fog. Scuba divers often spit into their masks and then wash the surface quickly with water to prevent mist buildup that can impair vision. Several products are commercially available such as Sea Drops that are ...

5. Vapor barrier - Wikipedia

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   A slab-on-grade or basement floor should be poured over a cross-laminated polyethylene vapor barrier over 4 inches (10 cm) of granular fill to prevent wicking of moisture from the ground and radon gas incursion. Inside a steel building, water vapor will condense whenever it comes into contact with a surface that is below the dew point temperature.

6. Window insulation film - Wikipedia

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   Reduced heat flow also helps prevent condensation [3] [4] [5] which is triggered when the temperature of the inside surface falls below the dew point. Assuming an outside temperature of 0 °C with wind velocity 7 m/s (15 mph; 24 km/h) and inside temperature 20 °C condensation occurs at only 30%RH relative humidity with a single-glazed system ...

7. How Architects Are Designing for Disaster Resilience - AOL

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   The house was also tightly sealed, including with double—paned windows. When a neighbor’s car exploded and broke the outer window pane, the interior layer stayed intact, keeping the fire out ...