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==DPM== | ==DPM== | ||
| − | * Sheet resists flow of water | + | * Sheet resists flow of [[water]] |
* Built into walls & floors to keep them dry | * Built into walls & floors to keep them dry | ||
* Non roll materials have also been used for this, such as slate, bitumen, | * Non roll materials have also been used for this, such as slate, bitumen, | ||
==Radon barrier== | ==Radon barrier== | ||
| − | * Prevents ingress of Radon | + | * Prevents ingress of radioactive Radon gas |
* Required in new build in some locations | * Required in new build in some locations | ||
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* weed barrier | * weed barrier | ||
* Water permeable | * Water permeable | ||
| − | * Blocks light | + | * Blocks [[Lighting|light]] |
==Underlay== | ==Underlay== | ||
| − | * Used under | + | * Used under [[carpet]]s |
* Makes the carpet feel softer underfoot | * Makes the carpet feel softer underfoot | ||
* Corrugated rubber | * Corrugated rubber | ||
| − | * | + | * crumb rubber |
| + | * other underlays exist too | ||
==Roofing felt== | ==Roofing felt== | ||
[[image:Roof felt 365-3.jpg|thumb|Roof felt]] | [[image:Roof felt 365-3.jpg|thumb|Roof felt]] | ||
* Various types available | * Various types available | ||
| − | * | + | * Bitumen based felts stiffen in cold weather |
==Roofing underthingy== | ==Roofing underthingy== | ||
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==Perforated band== | ==Perforated band== | ||
* General purpose flat perforated band | * General purpose flat perforated band | ||
| − | * can be [[screw]]ed or [[ | + | * can be [[screw]]ed or [[Nails|nailed]] to attach building materials permanently |
| − | * there are 2 different thicknesses popularly sold, | + | * there are 2 different thicknesses popularly sold, lighweight & heavier duty |
==EML for Wall reinforcement== | ==EML for Wall reinforcement== | ||
| − | * Narrow roll of EML for reinforcing walls | + | * Narrow roll of EML for reinforcing walls, apx 4" wide |
| − | * Include it in the mortar bed | + | * Include it in the [[Mortar Mixes|mortar]] bed |
* Galvanised rusts eventually | * Galvanised rusts eventually | ||
* Useful for garden walls prone to vandalism | * Useful for garden walls prone to vandalism | ||
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==Galvanised Wire== | ==Galvanised Wire== | ||
| − | * General purpose fixings outdoors & in damp prone places | + | * General purpose fixings outdoors & in [[:Category:Damp|damp]] prone places |
* Fencing | * Fencing | ||
* See [[Iron wire]] for info | * See [[Iron wire]] for info | ||
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* Used as vapour barrier | * Used as vapour barrier | ||
* Used with insulation to reflect IR, eg behind radiators | * Used with insulation to reflect IR, eg behind radiators | ||
| − | * Can be glued with PVA | + | * Can be [[glued]] with [[Adhesive|PVA]] |
* Supermarket cooking foil is a low price readily available source | * Supermarket cooking foil is a low price readily available source | ||
| − | * Corrodes quickly if damp | + | * Corrodes quickly if [[:Category:Damp|damp]] |
| − | * Often corrodes if in contact with steel | + | * Often corrodes if in contact with [[:Category:Metal|steel]] |
=Other= | =Other= | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
| − | [[Special:Allpages| | + | * [[Special:Allpages|Article Index]] |
| − | + | * [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]] | |
| − | [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]] | ||
Revision as of 00:19, 7 June 2009
- For Tapes of all types, see Tapes
- For Insulation of all types, see Insulation
- For cleaning cloths of all types, see... unwritten article
- For Cables of all types, see Cables
Plastic
DPM
- Sheet resists flow of water
- Built into walls & floors to keep them dry
- Non roll materials have also been used for this, such as slate, bitumen,
Radon barrier
- Prevents ingress of radioactive Radon gas
- Required in new build in some locations
Landscaping fabric
- weed barrier
- Water permeable
- Blocks light
Underlay
- Used under carpets
- Makes the carpet feel softer underfoot
- Corrugated rubber
- crumb rubber
- other underlays exist too
Roofing felt
File:Roof felt 365-3.jpg
Roof felt
- Various types available
- Bitumen based felts stiffen in cold weather
Roofing underthingy
- Various types available
Polythene
- Uses:
- dust sheet
- minimum cost tarpaulin for light duty temporary use
- minimum cost lower performance vapour barrier
- polythene does not last well outdoors
- Polythene greenhouses use greenhouse grade polythene. This has some UV resistance and can last 4 years.
Tarpaulin
- Temporary outdoor covering
- Covering trucked goods
- Useful for outdoor building materials, damaged roofs, etc
- Eyes for roping down
- Various grades available
Soffit mesh
- Keeps the birds & bees out
- Also available in metal
Barricade Fence
- Coarse perforated orange plastic sheet
- Keeps people away from hazards
- High visibility
- Use with metal fencing pins or posts
Scaffold Netting
- Plastic netting
- Prevents things falling on pedestrians
Strap
- Tie down
Rope
- many uses
Hose
Metal
Perforated band
- General purpose flat perforated band
- can be screwed or nailed to attach building materials permanently
- there are 2 different thicknesses popularly sold, lighweight & heavier duty
EML for Wall reinforcement
- Narrow roll of EML for reinforcing walls, apx 4" wide
- Include it in the mortar bed
- Galvanised rusts eventually
- Useful for garden walls prone to vandalism
Chicken Wire
- Fencing
- Staple it to wood posts
- Other mesh sizes than chicken also available
- Other mesh patterns available
- Other finishes available, eg plastic coated
Iron wire
- Main article
- 1mm wire is good for light fixing tasks only
- 2mm wire is good for many light to medium fixing jobs indoors, and may be bent into various implements
- Wire coathangers provide apx 3mm wire for tougher jobs
Galvanised Wire
Aluminium Foil
- Used as vapour barrier
- Used with insulation to reflect IR, eg behind radiators
- Can be glued with PVA
- Supermarket cooking foil is a low price readily available source
- Corrodes quickly if damp
- Often corrodes if in contact with steel
Other
Reed Roll
- Reeds wired together
- Fencing material
- Sometimes used as lath for plastering