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    External wall coverings

    The external skin of a building must have four essential characteristics: durability, resistance to moisture penetration, uniform weathering and an attractive appearance. It may also be required to provide weight bearing or strength, and is nowadays increasingly expected to contribute to energy efficiency. CHARACTERISTICS Durability depends upon exposure to the weather, (e.g. rain, wind or […] More

    by Astrid Madsen August 12, 2012, 2:27 pm

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