Fixture overflow
Rebosadero sanitarioA component of the sanitary installation used to drain water when it reaches a high level in the basin.
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Flame detector
Detector de llamaSensor recognising radiation characteristic of a flame through suitable radiation-sensitive components.
Flame safety thermocouple
Termopar de seguridad de llamaA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to detect flame heat as part of the safety control system.
Flamed stone finish
Flameado de piedraSurface heat treatment creating a rough texture on stones compatible with the process.
Flanking transmission
Transmisión por flancosSound transfer between spaces through adjoining elements, bypassing the main direct separating element.
Flat roof
Cubierta planaRoof with a low slope designed to direct rainwater towards drainage outlets.
Flat-plate solar thermal collector
Captador solar térmico planoA component of a climate control installation used to convert solar radiation into heat using a flat absorbing surface.
Flax insulation
Aislante de linoFibrous insulation product using flax fibres as the principal component of its structure.
Flemish bond
Aparejo flamencoBond alternating stretcher and header bricks within each course of masonry.
Flexible air duct
Conducto flexible de aireA component of a ventilation installation used to connect nearby points through an adaptable tube with flexible walls.
Flexible cable
Cable flexibleCable built with fine-stranded conductors that allow it to bend more easily.
Flexible cementitious waterproofing
Impermeabilización cementosa flexiblePolymer-modified cement coating combining protection against water with some capacity for deformation.
Flexible insulation
Aislante flexibleDeformable insulating material facilitating adaptation to irregular surfaces and spaces between supporting members.
Flexible metal conduit
Tubo flexible metálicoBendable metal duct protecting cables along particular routes and at equipment connections.
Flexible supply hose
Latiguillo de fontaneríaA component of the sanitary installation used to connect equipment or taps using a short flexible section.
Float glass
Vidrio floatGlass that is made by spreading molten glass over a bath of tin.
Float valve
Válvula de flotadorA component of a water installation that helps to control filling according to the tank water level.
Floated finish
FratasadoFinish obtained by compacting and evening fresh mortar with a plastering float.
Floating flooring
Tarima flotanteFlooring installed without fixing each unit directly to the base; various materials can be used.
Floating screed
Recrecido flotanteScreed laid over insulation and isolated from the surrounding perimeter building elements.
Floodlight
Proyector de iluminaciónLuminaire concentrating or spreading a beam to illuminate façades, open areas or large surfaces.
Floor covering
PavimentoSurface layer or system providing the walkable finished surface of a floor.
Floor infill block
BovedillaUnit placed between joists to lighten and shape the floor structure.
Floor laying
SoladoInstallation of the flooring that forms a floor's usable finished surface.
Floor oiling
Aceitado de sueloTreatment of wood with oils protecting the surface and modifying its appearance.
Floor perimeter joint
Junta perimetral de pavimentoGap between flooring and fixed elements allowing the flooring to accommodate movement.
Floor plan
Plano de plantaDrawing showing the layout seen through a horizontal cut of the building.
Floor structure
ForjadoHorizontal structure forming a story's floor and transferring its loads to beams, columns, or walls.
Floor transition profile
Perfil de transición de sueloComponent finishing the junction between different floor coverings or differing floor heights.
Floor underlay
Manta bajo pavimentoThin layer beneath floating flooring providing separation, cushioning or other declared performance properties.
Floor varnishing
Barnizado de sueloApplication of a clear or tinted protective film onto a wooden floor.
Flooring layout
Plano de pavimentosDrawing showing the floor laying pattern, joints and material changes.
Flow regulator
Regulador de caudalA component of a water installation that helps to limit water volume passing per unit time.
Flue duct
Conducto de evacuación de combustiónA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to carry gases produced by combustion to the outdoor air.
Flush ceiling light
PlafónLuminaire positioned close to the ceiling with little separation from its surface.
Flush door
Puerta enrasadaDoor that positions the leaf face in the same plane as its frame.
Flush joint
Junta enrasadaMortar joint finished level with the exposed faces of the masonry units.
Flush mounting box
Caja de empotrarBox recessed into a wall to accommodate electrical accessories and their connections.
Flush valve
FluxorA component of the sanitary installation used to discharge water directly from the supply to rinse a fixture.
Fly ash
Ceniza volantePowder collected from combustion gases, with suitable grades used as cementitious additions.
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- Fundación MUSAAT · Zuncho
- ANFAPA · SATE
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- CTE: Documento Básico SE-A Acero
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-F Fábrica
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-M Madera
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- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Member design
- American Concrete Institute: Self-consolidating concrete
- American Shotcrete Association: About shotcrete
- American Cement Association: types of cement
- NRMCA: Concrete in Practice technical topics
- FHWA: Alkali-silica reaction mechanisms
- American Concrete Institute: Chlorides and reinforcement corrosion
- Concrete Society: Carbonation of concrete
- American Concrete Institute: Guide to estimating prestress losses
- European Commission JRC: Major concepts of the EN Eurocodes
- CTE: Documento Básico SE Seguridad estructural
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-AE Acciones en la edificación
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Composite construction
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Welding
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Steel construction products
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Simple connections
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- USDA Forest Products Laboratory: Wood composite materials
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- Structural Timber Association: Timber systems
- Hispalyt: ejecución of fábricas of ladrillo, colocación
- American Cement Association: applications of cement
- ITeC: evaluación técnica of mortero of cal para revoco
- USG: joint compound technical data
- Sika: backer rod and sealant joint geometry
- Natural Stone Institute: varieties of stone
- Natural Stone Institute: technical bulletins
- Tikkurila: common painting problems
- Bona: recoating wood floors
- Placo: soluciones of yesos of terminación
- Kreidezeit: Tadelakt technical information
- Mapei: adhesive classification and selection
- Forbo: linoleum raw materials
- CTE DB-HS: Salubridad
- CTE DA DB-HE/1: Parámetros of la envolvente
- CTE DA DB-HE/2: Condensaciones
- CTE DA DB-HE/3: Puentes térmicos
- CTE DB-HR: Protección frente al ruido
- SOPREMA: Blue roofs and stormwater
- Building Science Corporation: Understanding Air Barriers
- Sika: Single-ply roof membranes
- SOPREMA: Tecnologías of impermeabilización
- Aliaxis: Akasison siphonic roof drainage systems
- ITeC: Evaluaciones DAU of sistemas of fachada
- CSTB: Laboratoire façades
- EOTA EAD 040083-01-0404: External thermal insulation composite systems with rendering system
- US Department of Energy: Guide to cool roofs
- Passive House Institute: Airtightness measurements
- Passive House Institute: Grundlagenwissen Luftdichtheit
- pro clima: Humidity-variable vapour control
- US EPA: Types of green infrastructure
- Saint-Gobain Glass: Acoustic laminated glass
- Saint-Gobain Glass: Solar control and low-emissivity coatings
- Saint-Gobain Glass: Glazing cavities and warm-edge spacers
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- IDAE — Instalaciones of climatización con equipos autónomos
- IDAE — Instalaciones of climatización por agua
- IDAE — Sistemas of intercambio geotérmico of circuito cerrado
- U.S. Department of Energy — Whole-House Ventilation
- U.S. Department of Energy — Heat Pump Water Heaters
- U.S. EPA — Types of Septic Systems
- U.S. EPA — Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis Systems
- U.S. EPA — Home Water Treatment Guide
- U.S. EPA — HEPA Filters
- Caleffi — Separation in Hydronic Systems
- Caleffi — Hydraulic Separators
- Grundfos — Non-return Valve
- Honeywell — SV2 Safety Shut-off Valves
- CDC — Legionella Control
- CDC — Carbon Monoxide Basics
- Schneider Electric — Electrical Installation Guide: Earthing schemes
- IET — Residual current devices
- Schneider Electric — Arc fault detection devices
- U.S. Department of Energy — Solar Photovoltaic Technology Basics
- Cisco — What is Power over Ethernet?
- INSST — Fichas of selección y uso of EPI
- INSST — Equipos of trabajo y máquinas: Listado of NTP
- Siemens — Aspirating smoke detectors
- DALI Alliance — Introducing DALI
- Schneider Electric — Types of RCDs
- KNX Association — What is KNX?
- U.S. Department of Energy — Solar Integration: Inverters and Grid Services Basics
- CharIN — Technical Details CCS (Basic)
- Televés — PAUs (Cajas), distribución of telefonía
- Fluke Networks — What parameters are tested with the CableIQ?
- Tyco Fire — Solenoid valves for deluge and preaction systems
- Autodesk: architectural drawings
- RICS: New Rules of Measurement
- National Park Service: Preservation Briefs
- HSE: demolition
- ASSA ABLOY: door controls
- EGGER: wood-based boards
- Pilkington: solar control glass
- Festool: circular saws for carpentry
- Pilkington: float glass manufacturing
- Pilkington: toughened and heat-strengthened glass
- Autodesk: clash detection setup
- Autodesk: common data environment
- Bohle: suction lifters for glass
- ISO: air permeability test method
- Barcelona City Council: building works authorisation
- ChovA: roof drain outlets