Curing

Related terms

• Concrete

  A mix of cement, aggregate, and water that cures into a hard structural material used for footings, slabs, and foundations. Curing time a…

• Damp Proofing

  An asphaltic coating that resists soil moisture (not liquid water pressure). The minimum builder treatment — less protective than true wa…

• Crawl Space Encapsulation

  Sealing a crawl space with a heavy vapor barrier (and often a dehumidifier) to control moisture, mold, and wood rot affecting the structu…

• Dead Load

  The permanent weight of the structure itself — framing, finishes, roofing. The baseline load every member is sized for.

• Crack Monitoring

  Tracking a foundation crack's width over time (e.g., with a tell-tale gauge) to judge whether movement is active or stable before choosin…

• Deflection

  How much a beam or joist bends under load. Code limits it (e.g., L/360) so floors don't feel bouncy or crack finishes even when not at ri…

• Control Joint

  A tooled or cut groove that pre-determines where concrete will crack as it shrinks, keeping cracks straight and hidden rather than random.

• Differential Settlement

  Uneven sinking of parts of a foundation, the cause of most serious structural cracking, sticking doors, and sloping floors.