Cavity wall
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cavity-wall-177-2610246
title:
Cavity wall
text:
A cavity wall is a type of wall that has an airspace between the outer face and the inner, usually structural, construction. The skins typically are masonry, such as brick or cinder block. Masonry is an absorbent material that can retain rainwater or condensation. One function of the cavity is to drain water through weep holes at the base of the wall system or above windows. The weep holes provide a drainage path through the cavity that allows accumulated water an outlet to the exterior of the s
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encyclopedia
description:
Type of wall with a hollow center
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavity_wall
date created:
2006-05-11T08:55:53Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T01:04:26Z
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