Blinding Is Used in the Construction of Solid Ground Floors

question 10

Multiple Choice

Blinding is used in the construction of solid ground floors to

• A) Lower the equilibrium moisture content in the concrete
• B) Raise the equilibrium moisture content in the hardcore
• C) Enable the thermal insulation to be laid below the slab
• D) Prevent the thermal insulation becoming damp
• E) Prevent the damp proof membrane being punctured

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