Building materials

Building materials

Any material used for or during the construction of buildings.

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cure time

Building materials; Tiles

The time required to produce vulcanization of hydration at a given temperature. The cure time varies widely, being dependent on the type of compounding used, the thickness of the ...

curing

Building materials; Tiles

Maintenance of humidity and temperature of freshly placed concrete during some definite period following placing, casting, or finishing to assure satisfactory hydration of the ...

cushion-edged tile

Building materials; Tiles

Tile on which the facial edges have a distinct curvature that results in a slightly recessed joint.

dead load

Building materials; Tiles

A constant load that in structures is due to the mass of the members, the supported structure, and permanent attachments or accessories.

decorative tile

Building materials; Tiles

Tile with a ceramic decoration on the surface.

colored grout

Building materials; Tiles

Commercially prepared grout consisting of carefully graded aggregate, portland cement, water dispersing agents, plasticizers and color fast pigments.

cobblestone

Building materials; Tiles

A dimension stone, large enough for use in paving. A term commonly used to describe paving blocks (usually granite), generally cut to rectangular shapes.