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Cavity walls are made up of an outer wall (ie brick) and studs or concrete blocks inner supporting wall. The cavity in between (usually a minimum of an inch) is a space for air circulation and also to keep rain from getting to the outside surface of the inner wall.
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How does cavity wall insulation work?
it stops the air circulating
Does filling a cavity hurt and how does it work?
It shouldn't hurt at all, however, if it's a deep cavity, they might blow air into the cavity and ask you if it hurts. That's just probably to see that they won't be filling in a plaque filled cavity. All they really do is fill it with a substance and let it dry. Simple and Painless really.
Why is loft insulation often fitted in an old house before double glazing or cavity walls?
because warm air rises. By insulating the loft first, you control the area of biggest loss first.
How does a scaling ladder work?
They will be used to climb up the long walls of the stone castle by attackers
How do you use the word cavity in a sentence?
my cavity was getting worse every day.
What are the lateral walls of the oral cavity formed by?
lateral walls of the oral cavity in the mouth are formed by what
What body cavity has walls that are muscular?
The abdominal cavity.
What is the difference between cavity walls and composite walls?
cavity wall consist of two walls seperated by a corrosion resistant metal tie and an airspace
When did cavity walls start in England?
Cavity walls were being built as early as the 1920s. But the more modern cavitys, that are suitable for insulation were from the 40s.
Are brick used for cavity walls?
yes
What body cavity walls are muscular?
abdominal
What are the walls of the nasal cavity composed of?
composed of what tissues
Tissue that lines the walls of the ventral cavity?
Epithelial
What is the epithelial membrane the lines the walls of the abdominal cavity called?
peritoneum
What is a surgical incision into the chest walls to open the pleural cavity?
Thoracotomy
Why are foam filled cavity walls are better than air filled cavity walls in reducing heat loss?
Foam is a good insulator- this means that it traps still air and prevents heat travelling and being lost. Heat is lost more easily through the air in air-filled cavity walls as the air is not kept still.
Brief explanation of what a cavity wall tie do?
Simply put, a wall tie connects the inner and external walls of a cavity wall.
