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cavity wall
cavity wall n (Building) a wall that consists of two separate walls, joined by wall-ties, with an airspace between them Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | cavity wall - a wall formed of two thicknesses of masonry with a space between themwall - 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" |
TranslationsCavity wall
cavity wall[′kav·əd·ē ‚wȯl] (building construction) A wall constructed in two separate thicknesses with an air space between; provides thermal insulation. Also known as hollow wall. Cavity wall1. A wall assembly constructed of two wythes of masonry bonded with wall ties and separated by an air cavity, which is sometimes filled with insulation.2. An exterior wall, usually of masonry, consisting of an outer course and an inner course separated by a continuous air space connected by metal ties. See also: wallcavity wall, hollow masonry wall, hollow wall  cavity wall An exterior wall, usually of masonry, consisting of an outer and inner withe separated by a continuous air space, but connected together by wire or sheet-metal ties. The dead air space provides improved thermal insulation.cavity wall
cav·i·ty wallone of the surfaces bounding a cavity.cav·i·ty wall (kavi-tē wawl) A surface bounding a cavity. LegalSeeWallcavity wall
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