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Monica L. · 04-19-2007, 11:16 AM

I need the translation for the construction word "Waterstop". A waterstop is used a cemented joint to prevent water from leaking up or down the joint. The waterstop is usually dumbell in shape and made of PVC. ( Poly Vinyl plastic)

Thanks!
Monica

vturu · 04-20-2007, 09:14 AM

Normalmente entre las juntas de dilataci�n de un edificio que se encuentre sometido a humedades exteriores se pone una material impermabilizante, ya sea resinas (epoxi) o tela asfaltica para evitar que transmita esa humedad exterior al interior del edificio ya que el hormig�n es permeable.

Waterstop = material impermeabilizante (sea cual sea).

V.Turu

SandraT · 04-20-2007, 11:16 AM

I am not sure about the dumbell shape of a waterstop. For sure a waterstop material is "impermeabilizante" but with such shape...????

can you offer, if needed of course, more context? Maybe impermeabilizante will do, but what does not seem to fit is the dumbell shape.

04-19-2007, 11:16 AM	#1
Monica L. New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 23	need help with translation of a word (construction term) I need the translation for the construction word "Waterstop". A waterstop is used a cemented joint to prevent water from leaking up or down the joint. The waterstop is usually dumbell in shape and made of PVC. ( Poly Vinyl plastic) Thanks! Monica

04-20-2007, 09:14 AM	#2
vturu New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Waterstop - Impermeabilizaci�n Normalmente entre las juntas de dilataci�n de un edificio que se encuentre sometido a humedades exteriores se pone una material impermabilizante, ya sea resinas (epoxi) o tela asfaltica para evitar que transmita esa humedad exterior al interior del edificio ya que el hormig�n es permeable. Waterstop = material impermeabilizante (sea cual sea). V.Turu

04-20-2007, 11:16 AM	#3
SandraT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Havana,Cuba Posts: 837 Rep Power: 629	I am not sure about the dumbell shape of a waterstop. For sure a waterstop material is "impermeabilizante" but with such shape...???? can you offer, if needed of course, more context? Maybe impermeabilizante will do, but what does not seem to fit is the dumbell shape. __________________ _____________________________ [Have a nice day!!! ♥ Sandra T ♥ Last edited by SandraT : 04-20-2007 at 11:21 AM.

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