damp control
[/dæmp kənˈtroʊl/]
noun
controle de umidade
1. A system or method used to prevent or manage moisture accumulation in buildings, walls, or structures
The contractor installed a damp control system to prevent moisture from damaging the foundation.
O empreiteiro instalou um sistema de controle de umidade para impedir que a umidade danificasse a fundação.
2. Measures taken to reduce or eliminate dampness in indoor spaces
Proper damp control is essential in basements to avoid mold growth.
Um controle adequado de umidade é essencial em porões para evitar o crescimento de mofo.
3. A barrier or treatment applied to walls or structures to block moisture penetration
The damp control membrane was applied to the exterior walls.
A membrana de controle de umidade foi aplicada nas paredes externas.
Damp control is particularly important in Brazil due to tropical and subtropical climates with high humidity levels. In the USA, it's especially critical in coastal areas and basements. The term is common in real estate, construction, and property management discussions in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Portugal and Brazil, moisture management is a standard requirement in building codes.
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