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Μoisture transfer mechanisms in buildings(1st part)

... fact is that these phenomena are sporadic and generally affect only limited locations of the buildings.   b) Capillary absorption or suction.    This is a mechanism mostly – but not exclusively - encountered in basements. Liquid moisture ... Read Read: Μoisture transfer mechanisms in buildings(1st part)

By: Chris Strogilis | 09/07/2009 | Home Improvement

Rising damp in buildings:a primer

... to treat.Rising damp is the upwards slow movement of moisture, through porous building materials, induced by capillary absorption.The moisture evaporates on both faces of walls or facades and usually leaves soluble salts on their surface. ... Read Read: Rising damp in buildings:a primer

By: Chris Strogilis | 03/12/2009 | Home Improvement

Waterproofing:a guide on moisture diagnosis(3rd part)

... If discontinuities are not present, the dominant mechanism for moisture movement is capillary suction (or absorption). Rising damp is a form of a capillary absorption. These are molecular phenomena related to water molecules polarization, ... Read Read: Waterproofing:a guide on moisture diagnosis(3rd part)

By: Chris Strogilis | 06/07/2009 | Home Improvement

A small study on integral waterproofing of concrete

... alter pores distribution and suspend their interconnection or will line their walls with hydrophobic substances to reduce capillary absorption/suction.   In integral waterproofing there is no use of membranes or conventional tanking systems ... Read Read: A small study on integral waterproofing of concrete

By: Chris Strogilis | 05/06/2009 | Home Improvement

Waterproofing:Familiarization With The Great Enemy

... of water molecules fully explains the hydrophilic behaviour or many building materials against water and of course the capillary absorption or suction phenomena. Let's firstly take a look, however, at water surface tension. This term ... Read Read: Waterproofing:Familiarization With The Great Enemy

By: Chris Strogilis | 20/02/2009 | Home Improvement

Waterproofing Basics:Liquid Moisture Movement Mechanisms

... fact is that these phenomena are sporadic and generally affect only limited locations of the buildings:       b) Capillary absorption or suction.     This is a mechanism mostly - but not exclusively - encountered in basements. Liquid ... Read Read: Waterproofing Basics:Liquid Moisture Movement Mechanisms

By: Chris Strogilis | 25/02/2009 | Home Improvement

Waterproofing Fundamentals:Moisture Sources In Buildings(1)

... If discontinuities are not present, the dominant mechanism for moisture movement is capillary suction (or absorption). Rising damp is a form of a capillary absorption. These are molecular phenomena related to water molecules polarization, ... Read Read: Waterproofing Fundamentals:Moisture Sources In Buildings(1)

By: Chris Strogilis | 25/02/2009 | Home Improvement

Integral waterproofing of basements(2nd part)

... capillaries by adsorption. The reduced cohesion forces between the water and the walls of capillaries will discourage the phenomenon of capillary absorption (suction).   Concrete treated with analogous hydrophobic admixtures cannot usually ... Read Read: Integral waterproofing of basements(2nd part)

By: Chris Strogilis | 02/04/2009 | Home Improvement

Μoisture transfer mechanisms in buildings(2nd part)

... e.g.   * massive intrusion through discontinuities  (phenomenon governed mainly by wind action or gravity)  * capillary absorption which is evolving due to intermolecular forces and is the dominant mechanism in basements in the absence of ... Read Read: Μoisture transfer mechanisms in buildings(2nd part)

By: Chris Strogilis | 13/07/2009 | Home Improvement

Waterproofing:a guide on moisture diagnosis(1st part)

... Water used for cleaning reasons   2.7 Ground water seeping inside through envelope discontinuities or via capillary absorption.       3. Moisture transport mechanisms   Under this tag we can find:   - Massive leaks through discontinuities   ... Read Read: Waterproofing:a guide on moisture diagnosis(1st part)

By: Chris Strogilis | 29/06/2009 | Home Improvement

Waterproofing Essentials:Moisture Signs And Symptoms

... .       WET STAINS / DISCOLORATION   Can originate from water ingress or leaking and subsequent pervasion. Also from capillary absorption or condensation.       STANDING WATER   Standing water is usually found in basements due to bulk water ... Read Read: Waterproofing Essentials:Moisture Signs And Symptoms

By: Chris Strogilis | 04/03/2009 | Home Improvement

Waterproofing And Diagnosis Issues.Moisture Audits(1St Part)

... Water used for cleaning reasons 2.7 Ground water seeping inside through envelope discontinuities or via capillary absorption.   3. Moisture transport mechanisms   We have talked about them in detail in previous entries of this waterproofing ... Read Read: Waterproofing And Diagnosis Issues.Moisture Audits(1St Part)

By: Chris Strogilis | 27/02/2009 | Home Improvement

Rising Damp :Definition-Explanation-Prevention-Cure

... to treat. Rising damp is the upwards slow movement of moisture, through porous building materials, induced by capillary absorption. The moisture evaporates on both faces of walls or facades and usually leaves soluble salts on their surface. ... Read Read: Rising Damp :Definition-Explanation-Prevention-Cure

By: Chris Strogilis | 19/02/2009 | Home Improvement

Water tanks wateproofing with cement based products

... . We also use  hydrophobic materials based on esters of fatty acids to line the concrete pores and thus reduce capillary absorption by altering the intermolecular forces in the system concrete – air – water.LEVELING MORTARDepending on the ... Read Read: Water tanks wateproofing with cement based products

By: Chris Strogilis | 03/12/2009 | Home Improvement

Waterproofing and painting of swimming pools

... pore blockers as silica fume. We also use  a hydrophobic materials to line the concrete pores and thus reduce capillary absorption by altering the intermolecular forces in the system concrete – air – water.LEVELING MORTARDepending on the ... Read Read: Waterproofing and painting of swimming pools

By: Chris Strogilis | 03/12/2009 | Home Improvement
 

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