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==DPM==
 
==DPM==
* Sheet resists flow of water
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* Damp proof membrane
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* flexible plastic sheet resists flow of [[water]] & water vapour
 
* 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,
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* Non roll materials have also been used for this, such as [[:Category:Stone|slate]], bitumen,
  
 
==Radon barrier==
 
==Radon barrier==
* Prevents ingress of Radon
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* 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
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* Blocks [[Lighting|light]]
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* much reduces weed growth in new landscaping
  
 
==Underlay==
 
==Underlay==
* Used under carpets
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[[image:Underlay_4514-3.jpg|right|180px]]
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* Used under [[carpet]]s
 
* Makes the carpet feel softer underfoot
 
* Makes the carpet feel softer underfoot
 
* Corrugated rubber
 
* Corrugated rubber
* There are other underlays too
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* crumb rubber
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* other underlays exist too
  
 
==Roofing felt==
 
==Roofing felt==
* Various types available
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[[image:Roof felt 0365-5.jpg|thumb|Roof felt]]
* Bitument based felts stiffen in cold weather
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* several types available
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* [[Bitumen]] based felts stiffen in cold weather
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* usually fixed with bitumen [[adhesive]] or clout [[nails]]
  
 
==Roofing underthingy==
 
==Roofing underthingy==
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==Perforated band==
 
==Perforated band==
 
* General purpose flat perforated band  
 
* General purpose flat perforated band  
* can be screwed or nailed to attach building materials permanently
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* can be [[screw]]ed or [[Nails|nailed]] to attach building materials permanently
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* there are 2 different thicknesses popularly sold, lighweight & heavier duty
  
==Wall reinforcing stuff==
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==EML for Wall reinforcement==
* Narrow roll of EML for reinforcing walls
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* Narrow roll of EML for reinforcing walls, apx 4" wide
* Include it in the mortar bed
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* 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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* Staple it to wood posts
 
* Staple it to wood posts
 
* Other mesh sizes than chicken also available
 
* Other mesh sizes than chicken also available
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* Other mesh patterns available
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* Other finishes available, eg plastic coated
  
 
==Iron wire==
 
==Iron wire==
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* [[Iron Wire|Main article]]
 
* 1mm wire is good for light fixing tasks only
 
* 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
 
* 2mm wire is good for many light to medium fixing jobs indoors, and may be bent into various implements
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==Galvanised Wire==
 
==Galvanised Wire==
* General purpose fixings outdoors & in damp prone places
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* General purpose fixings outdoors & in [[:Category:Damp|damp]] prone places
* Fencing
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* [[Fence|Fencing]]
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* See [[Iron wire]] for info
  
 
==Aluminium Foil==
 
==Aluminium Foil==
 
* Used as vapour barrier
 
* Used as vapour barrier
* Used with insulation to reflect IR, eg behind radiators
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* Used with insulation to reflect IR, eg behind [[radiator]]s
* Can be glued with PVA
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* Can be [[Adhesive|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
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* Corrodes quickly if [[:Category:Damp|damp]]
* Often corrodes if in contact with steel
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* Often corrodes if in contact with [[:Category:Metal|steel]]
  
 
=Other=
 
=Other=
  
 
==Reed Roll==
 
==Reed Roll==
* Reeds wired together
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* Reeds [[Iron wire|wired]] together
* Fencing material
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* [[Fence|Fencing]] material
* Sometimes used as lath for plastering
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* Sometimes used as lath for [[:Category:Plastering|plastering]]
 
 
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
[[Special:Allpages|Wiki Contents]]
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* [[Special:Allpages|Article Index]]
 
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* [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]]
[[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]]
 
  
  

Latest revision as of 23:38, 29 April 2012


Plastic

DPM

  • Damp proof membrane
  • flexible plastic sheet resists flow of water & water vapour
  • 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
  • much reduces weed growth in new landscaping

Underlay

Underlay 4514-3.jpg
  • Used under carpets
  • Makes the carpet feel softer underfoot
  • Corrugated rubber
  • crumb rubber
  • other underlays exist too

Roofing felt

Roof felt
  • several types available
  • Bitumen based felts stiffen in cold weather
  • usually fixed with bitumen adhesive or clout nails

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

See Also