Building materials

Building materials

Any material used for or during the construction of buildings.

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foundation ties

Building materials; Concrete

Metal wires that hold the foundation wall panels and rebar in place during the concrete pour.

foundation

Building materials; Concrete

The entire masonry substructure below the first floor or frame of a building, including the footing upon which the building rests.

formwork

Building materials; Concrete

Temporary structures or forms made of wood, metal, or plastic used in the placing of concrete to ensure the slurry is shaped to its desired final form. Formwork must be strong ...

form release agent

Building materials; Concrete

Material used to prevent bonding of concrete to a surface, such as to forms.

forming

Building materials; Concrete

The use of metal or wood forms to create the proper placement of concrete. The forming process channels the concrete into the desired shape and thickness.

form

Building materials; Concrete

A temporary erected structure or mold for the support and containment of concrete during placement and while it is setting and gaining sufficient strength to be self-supporting.

footing

Building materials; Concrete

The widened portion of the foundation or a structure that spreads and transmits the load from the building or foundation directly to, and across a broader area of, the soil. A ...