Inner wall leaf
Hoja interior de fachadaWall layer towards the inside completing the enclosure and carrying internal room finishes.
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Insect screen
MosquiteraAir-permeable mesh covering an opening to restrict insect entry.
Inspection and test plan
Plan de inspección y ensayoDocument recording the planned inspections, tests and stages for checking work.
Inspection chamber
ArquetaSmall chamber, usually accessible, where pipes are connected or inspected within an installation.
Instantaneous water heater
Calentador instantáneoA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to heat flowing water without maintaining a large storage tank.
Insulated screwdriver
Destornillador aisladoScrewdriver with insulation designed for electrical applications within the manufacturer's declared characteristics.
Insulating aerogel
Aerogel aislanteLow-density porous material used in insulation products where performance is required at limited thickness.
Insulating glass spacer
Intercalario de vidrio aislanteSpacer that keeps glass panes apart around the edge of the cavity.
Insulating glass unit
Unidad de vidrio aislanteGlazing assembly that seals two or more panes separated by air or gas cavities.
Insulating render
Revoco aislanteFinish coating with insulating components providing additional thermal resistance depending on thickness and formulation.
Insulation adhesive
Adhesivo para aislamientoBonding product compatible with insulation and substrate, contributing to secure the system’s boards.
Insulation anchor
Espiga de aislamientoFixing with a shaft and head retaining insulation against the supporting enclosure surface.
Insulation blanket
Manta aislanteFlexible insulation in continuous or rolled form adapting to voids and surface shapes.
Insulation board
Panel aislantePrefabricated flat insulating unit intended to cover surfaces with adjacent modular pieces.
Insulation board joint
Junta de panel aislanteJunction between insulation boards whose geometry affects the continuity of the thermal insulation layer.
Insulation compressive strength
Resistencia a compresión del aislanteAbility of insulation to withstand compressive stress under specified conditions of testing.
Insulation dimensional stability
Estabilidad dimensional del aislanteProduct’s ability to keep dimensions within limits when temperature or humidity conditions change.
Insulation fault
Defecto de aislamientoLoss of insulating performance that may allow current to reach unintended conductive parts.
Insulation resistance tester
MegóhmetroInstrument evaluating insulation resistance by applying a controlled electrical test voltage.
Insulation washer
Arandela de aislamientoLoad-spreading plate associated with a fastener distributing pressure across the insulation’s surface.
Insulation water absorption
Absorción de agua del aislanteAmount of water taken up by insulation under specified exposure or test conditions.
Intensive green roof
Cubierta intensivaVegetated roof with a deeper growing medium capable of supporting more diverse gardens.
Intentional shade variation
DestonificaciónDeliberate variation in shade or pattern between tiles within the same ceramic collection.
Interim valuation
Certificación de obraDocumented valuation of work completed during a period, according to agreed conditions.
Intermediate floor above ground floor
EntresueloFloor that is positioned between the ground floor and the first principal upper floor.
Intermediate light switch
Cruzamiento eléctricoIntermediate switch extending control of a light to more than two locations.
Intermediate rail
PeinazoIntermediate rail dividing a leaf into several panels.
Internal courtyard
Patio interiorSpace that is surrounded by built areas and admits light or air.
Internal insulation
Aislamiento interiorInsulation on the inner face of an enclosure reducing heat transfer from the occupied space.
Internal pipe diameter
Diámetro interior de tuberíaClear width inside a pipe, affecting its capacity to convey water.
Internal plaster corner bead
Rinconera de revestimientoProfile defining and reinforcing internal junctions between adjoining plastered or rendered surfaces.
Internal strip-out
Vaciado interiorRemoving partitions, finishes and services while keeping parts intended for retention.
Interstitial condensation
Condensación intersticialFormation of liquid water within enclosure layers because of their local heat and moisture conditions.
Intrusion detector
Detector de intrusiónSensor identifying signs of unexpected entry or activity and reporting an event to the system.
Intumescent coating
Pintura intumescenteCoating expanding under heat to contribute to protecting a building element against fire.
Inverted roof
Cubierta invertidaRoof in which thermal insulation is positioned above the roof’s waterproofing membrane.
Inverter charger
Inversor cargadorEquipment combining direct-to-alternating current conversion with functions for charging electrical batteries.
Inverter compressor
Compresor inverterCompressor whose speed changes electronically to adapt its capacity to operating demand.
Investigative opening
Cata constructivaLocal opening allowing inspection of hidden layers, materials or the condition of a building element.
Ion exchange resin
Resina de intercambio iónicoA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to replace certain water ions with others held in its structure.
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- Fundación MUSAAT · Zapata
- Fundación MUSAAT · Zuncho
- ANFAPA · SATE
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-C Cimientos
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-A Acero
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-F Fábrica
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-M Madera
- European Commission JRC: Eurocode 7 geotechnical design examples
- WoodWorks: What is mass timber?
- 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
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory: Wood handbook
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory: Wood composite materials
- WoodWorks: Index of mass timber connections
- Structural Timber Association: Timber systems
- Hispalyt: ejecución de fábricas de ladrillo, colocación
- American Cement Association: applications of cement
- ITeC: evaluación técnica de mortero de 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 de yesos de terminación
- Kreidezeit: Tadelakt technical information
- Mapei: adhesive classification and selection
- Forbo: linoleum raw materials
- CTE DB-HS: Salubridad
- CTE DA DB-HE/1: Parámetros de 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 de impermeabilización
- Aliaxis: Akasison siphonic roof drainage systems
- ITeC: Evaluaciones DAU de sistemas de 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
- IDAE — La bomba de calor en la rehabilitación energética de edificios
- IDAE — Instalaciones de climatización con equipos autónomos
- IDAE — Instalaciones de climatización por agua
- IDAE — Sistemas de intercambio geotérmico de 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 de selección y uso de EPI
- INSST — Equipos de trabajo y máquinas: Listado de 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 de 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