damp-proof in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

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prova [ˈprɔva] N f

1. prova (elemento provante, dimostrazione):

prova
proof uncountable
prova
evidence uncountable che: that di: of a favore di: for contro: against
una prova
a piece of evidence
abbiamo delle prove?
is there any evidence? do we have (any) proof?
prova inconfutabile, conclusiva
absolute, conclusive proof
è la prova che …
it's a sure sign that …
prova probante
conclusive proof
addurre la prova di, che …
to offer proof of, that …
chiedere, fornire delle ulteriori prove
to ask for, to provide further proof
dare prova di fermezza, coraggio
to show, to exercise
essere la prova di fatto, ostilità, presenza
to testify to, to bear testimony to
prove alla mano
with concrete proof
dare buona prova di sé persona:
to give a good account of oneself, to acquit oneself well
fino a prova contraria
until proved otherwise
prova dell'esistenza di Dio
proof of God's existence

2. prova LAW:

prova
evidence
prova
proof
prova (documento)
exhibit
ammettere qc come prova
to admit sth in evidence
produrre qc come prova
to produce sth as proof
insufficienza di prove
insufficient evidence
prova sufficiente
prima facie evidence
prova rilevante
relevant document
prova scritta
written evidence or proof
cadere per mancanza di prove caso:
to fail through lack of proof
fornire prove per la difesa
to give evidence for the defence
essere usato come prova contro qn
to be used in or as evidence against sb
non ci sono prove a favore
there's no evidence for that
la polizia non ha prove contro di me
the police have got nothing on me
fu condannato sulla base di prove
he was convicted on the strength of the evidence
l'onere della prova
the burden of proof
prove aggiuntive
cumulative evidence
prova imperfetta
adminicle

6. prova (verifica di valore, resistenza):

prova
test also fig
mettere alla prova capacità, resistenza
to challenge, to test, to try
mettere qn alla prova
to put sb through the hoops
mettere a dura prova persona, pazienza, nervi, amicizia, relazione
to put a strain on, to rack or strain or task or try to the limit
la crisi mise a dura prova il loro rapporto
the crisis was a real test of their relationship
sottoporre qc a una prova
to put sth through a test
una prova di forza
a test or trial of strength
essere all'altezza della prova
to rise to or meet the challenge
ho bisogno di un lavoro che mi metta alla prova
I need a job that stretches or challenges me
procedere alla prova di un apparecchio
to test a device
“uno, due, tre, prova” (quando si prova un microfono)
“one, two, three, testing”
a prova di bomba rifugio
shell-proof
a prova di bomba fig pazienza, solidità
bombproof
superare la prova del tempo
to stand the test of time
la prova del fuoco
ordeal by fire
a prova di fuoco chiusura, indumento
fireproof
prova finale
dry run
prova generale
practice run
prova di funzionamento
dummy run
prova preliminare
preliminary test
prova di resistenza
endurance test
a prova di scasso casa, lucchetto, cassaforte
burglar-proof, tamper-proof
a prova d'urto
crash-proof
a prova di umidità
damp-proof
a tutta prova coraggio
unflinching
prova di stampa TYPO
proof
banco di prova
testing-bench, test-bed, test-bench
banco di prova fig
proving ground

Phrases:

prova d'acquisto
proof of purchase
prova di affidabilità
reliability test
prova per assurdo
reductio ad absurdum
prova biologica
bioassay
prova a carico
evidence for the prosecution
prova a cronometro SPORTS
time trial
prova diretta LAW
original evidence
prova a discarico
evidence for the defence
prova documentale LAW
documentary or primary evidence
prova d'esame
examination or exam paper
prova incriminante LAW
incriminatory evidence
prova indiretta LAW
secondary evidence
prova indiziaria
circumstantial evidence
prova d'iniziativa PSYCH
initiative test
prova materiale
material proof
prova del nove MATH
casting out nines
prova del nove fig
litmus test
prova del nove fig
acid test
prova di resistenza SPORTS, MIL
endurance test
prova di volo
practice flight
prove di collaudo NAUT
acceptance trials

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This is not because of "bridging" of the damp-proof course (this is rare and much misunderstood by surveyors), but for two other very obvious reasons.
www.telegraph.co.uk
Engineering bricks can be used for damp-proof courses.
en.wikipedia.org
You could coat the bricks with a clear sealant or damp-proof liquid but that wouldn't be a sure remedy and could do more harm than good.
www.telegraph.co.uk
Once done, and dampness remains, the next step is to look for the presence of a damp-proof course.
en.wikipedia.org
A 5ft (1.5m) concrete fence post has been sunk into the ground and fixed to the exterior wall where the two houses meet, and bridges the damp-proof course.
www.telegraph.co.uk
A damp-proof membrane is usually a black tar or asphalt compound that gets painted or rolled onto a typical concrete foundation.
news.nationalpost.com
It recommended improvements to cavity wall insulation and the damp-proof course.
www.irishmirror.ie
They then poured a new concrete floor with appropriate damp-proof membrane.
www.telegraph.co.uk
The main reason for using birch bark was that when added in several layers, it acts as an efficient water- and damp-proof course.
en.wikipedia.org
Even if these paving slabs have effectively breached the damp-proof course, it doesn't necessarily mean you will suffer damp.
www.dailymail.co.uk

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