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cavity wall

/ˈkævəti wɔːl/

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/ˈkævəti wɔːl/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСтена, состоящая из двух отдельных слоёв каменной кладки (обычно кирпича или блоков) с зазором или полостью между ними, предназначенная для предотвращения проникновения влаги и улучшения теплоизоляции.

A wall consisting of two separate layers of masonry (usually brick or block) with a gap or cavity between them, designed to prevent moisture penetration and improve thermal insulation.

  1. Construction elementC1formalbritish

    A wall consisting of two separate layers (or leaves) with a gap (cavity) between them, used for insulation and moisture control.

    ruПустотелая стена

    • Cavity walls are common in modern British houses to improve thermal insulation.
    • The builders filled the cavity wall with insulation foam.
    • A cavity wall prevents damp from penetrating the inner leaf.