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cavity wall

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cavity wall
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a wall that consists of two separate walls, joined by wall-ties, with an airspace between them
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Noun1.cavity wall - a wall formed of two thicknesses of masonry with a space between them
wall - an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures"
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cavity wall
n → Hohlwand f; cavity wall insulation → Schaumisolierung f
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Cavity wall is a load sharing system which use ties in specific patterns and provides extra resistance to weather conditions because of the cavity.
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