BDCS 4 (thermal/moisture protection and finsh work)

capable of being pentrated by water withou causing rupture or displacement

permitting leakage or flow of water through cracks, leaks, or other openings

having no openings larger than capillary pores that permit leakage of water

incapable of transmitting water by capillary action, but able to transmit water under pressure

completley impervious to water, whether under pressure or not

• membrane normally consists of several walls
• consists of several layers of asphalt-saturated felt (specified as 2-ply or 3-ply)

devices used to create waterproof construction joints in walls and floors below grade

• tile & slate
• all types of shingles and metals

asphalt strip shingles

asphalt roll roofing

bituminous roofs and metals that are soldered or welded

built-up, shingles and roll

shingles and shakes

sheet, corrugated and strip

tiles

sheets

liquid coatings

• thermal resistance
• higher is better

• prevent passage of water vapor
• made from aluminum foil, various types of sheet plastic, or asphalt-saturated felt

• glass or minearl wool, vermiculite, perlite
• used for wall cavities and flat air spaces such as attics
• Rvalue=4"=3.90

• glass or mineral wool enclosed by paper or aluminum - vapor barriers available
• used for air spaces in framed walls, floors, and ceilings
• Rvalue-3.5"=11.00
• R=3.3 for 1"

• cork, glass or mineral fibers, paper pulp
• used for wall sheathing and rigid roof insulation
• Rvalue- 1"=2.75

• aluminum foil often in combination with layers of paper and air spaces
• used for roof, wall and floor insulation plus vapor barrir
• Rvalue- 1"air space with 2 reflective surfaces=1.39

• plastics, spray type or panels
• used for sheathing, irregular spaces
• Rvalue- 1" panel=6.00

• commonly called kalamein doors
• consist of a solid wood core covered with sheet metal
• ordinarily resist fire as long as the sheet metal cover prevents oxygen from reaching it

more or less concealed by fitting into holes drilled in the lock stile of the door

fit completely into a rectangular cavity carved in the edge of the door

fit into a door cutout

mounted on the interior surface of the door and have square or rectangular boxes

steel primed for painting (USP)

bright brass, clear coated (US3)

satin brass, clear coated (US4)

bright bronze, clear coated (US9)

satin bronze, clear coated (US10)

dark oxidized satin bronze, oil rubbed (US10B)

bright nickel plating on brass or bronze, clear coated (US14)

satin nickel plating on brass or bronze, clear coated (US15)

flat black coated brass or bronze, clear coated (US19)

bright chromium plated over nickely on brass or bronze (US26)

satin chromium plated over nickel on brass or bronze (US26D)

satin aluminum, clear anodized (US28)

polished stainless steel, 300 series (US32)

satin stainless steel, 300 series (US32D)

provides acoustical treatment for walls and ceilings

used on interior concrete walls and ceilings

provides fire resistance for steel and other materials

contains lime putty for hard, water-resistant finish

contains vermiculite or perlite aggregates for fire resistance

moisture absorption rate between 7 and 15%

moisture absorption rate between 3 and 7%

absorbs less than 3% of its weight in moisture and has a density such that it cannot be penetrated by dirt

• repels almost all moisture and dirt
• extremely hard and generally available only by special order

non-vitreous, made by the dust-pressed process and used for interior surface applications

semi-vitreous or vitreous, may be used for moderate wear on the exterior

• generally unglazed, semi-vitreous, and less than 6 square inches in area (when larger, they are pavers)
• often factory mounted on larger paper sheets for ease of installation and used on both interior and exterior

• unglazed unites, made by the plastic process, and nearly impervious to moisture, dire and stains
• weatherproof, durable and suitable for heavy duty water

varieties of special, colorful tiles

available in various thicknesses ranging from 5/16 to 25/32 inch and widths ranging from 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches and random lengths

• thickness 5/16 to 25/32 inches
• widths 3-1/4 to 8 inches
• frequently laid in random widths with a v-groove where the board edges meet
• susceptible to warpage and therefore often screwed to the subfloor

• prefabricated squares measuring about 9 to 12 inches square between 1/2 to 25/32 inch thick
• unfinished or finished
• thin block flooring is fastened by nailing or by adhesives

• consists of end-grained blocks that have been treated with creosote against moisture and decay
• blocks set in a coating of bituminous material
• used in workshops and industrial buildings
• very resistant to oil, grease, and mild chemicals

• magnesium oxychloride
• forms a plastic material that is troweled to a smooth finish
• finsihed surface ranging from 1/2 to 1 inch
• may be applied directly over wood, concrete, or flat steel decking

• composed of clear urethane resins applied as a liquid over an elastomer underlayment
• generally hard, durable, and relatively easy to maintain
• colored vinyle chips are often embedded in the urethane for their decorative color

• consist of several layers of various neoprene compositions troweled over a waterproof latex membrane
• finish is smooth and durable and completely waterproof
• interior and exerior use

• finishes consist of synthetic resin (epoxy, urethane, polyester, etc) and an activator
• when mixed applied directly over concrete, wood or metal to producs an exceptionally hard, durable, wear-resistant, easily maintained, greaseproof floor finish

manufactured from wood, mineral, or glass fibers with perforated, textured or patterned surfaces that allow sound to penetrate

made from perforated steel, aluminum, fiberboard, or hardboard, which is backed with a soft, sound-absorbing batt or blanket

acoustical plaster and mineral-fiber products to which a binding agent is added

• pigmented paints that use varnish as a vehicule
• form a hard tough film that is durable and resistent to weathering
• available in matte or gloss finish

• factory-applied, as they require controlled temp of between 200 and 300 degress Farenheit to harden
• durable, washable, and resistant to most mild chemicals

protect without affecting the surface

• water-borne sealers and water-repellant compounds
• available using acrylic, urethane, and other binders

• a bituminous coating
• must be melted to a fluid for application
• used to protect metal and is applied by dipping
• coal tar mixtures may be applied hot or cold and are used as waterproofing agents

• a bituminous coating
• available as paints, enamels, and emulsions
• commonly used for dampproofing and waterproofing work

• consist of portland cement and occasionally lime (with water as the vehicul)
• used for damp-proofing masonry and concrete surfaces, and for steel protection

used to improve flame spread ratings and stop heat transfer to combustible materials

• low permeability to corrosive elements and low water absorption
• typically include zinc or (in some cases) portland cement as the principal ingredient

produced by adding counteracting ingredients to the paint

• -constitute the liquid portion of a paint mixture, consist of a binder that forms the paint film, driers to speed up formation of the film, and solvents and aid in drying
• -contains drying oils or resins, alone or in combination
• -driers such as linseed oil, have the ability to absorb oxygen and change into a solid state
• -resins that are natural (varnish) or synthetic (phenolics, epoxides, alkyds, latexes, urethanes, poly vinyls) all add to a paint's durability and protective quality

• coating material with a high nitrocellulose content modified with resins and plasticixers dissolved in a volatile solvent
• catalyzed lacquers contain an extra ingredient that speeds drying time and gives the finish additional hardness

• material consisting of various types of resinous materials dissolved in one of several types of volatile liquids
• conversion varnish is produced with alkyd and urea formaldehyde resins
• when a high solids content is specified, the finish becomes opaque

• synthetic finish that gives a very hard, durable finish
• difficult to repair or refinish, polyurethane finishes offer superior resistance to water, to many commercial chemicals, and to abrasion
• from satin to full gloss

• type of synthetic finish that give the hardest, most durable finish possible
• opaque polyesters can be colored and are available only in a full-gloss sheen
• like polyurethanes, polyester finishes are very difficult to repair and refinish outside the shop, but give very durable finishes with as much as 80% the hardness of glass

• asphalt or coal-tar pitch materials applied to the exterior side of the foundation wall
• may be brushed or sprayed on, can be applied wither hot or cold
• do not seal cracks that develop after they are applied

1 or 2 coatings of portland cement mortar can be troweled over the surface of masonry or concrete foundation walls

• admixtures
• bituminous coatings
• cementitious coatings
• membranes
• plastics (above grade dampproofing)

control of moisture that is not under hydrostatic pressure

• aka emittance
• measure of how much energy is emitted