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Why are the corners of the house frozen?

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A corner of a brick house freezes and an ice crust or frost builds up on it. It runs vertically, horizontally, or in all directions. As a result, the corner of the house is covered in moisture, which freezes when the temperature outside is low.

Why does this happen?

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35Dong Chaoxiang
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The main reasons are as follows, then there are specifics.

Miscalculations of the builders.

Brickwork was not properly bound, not enough cement mortar was used. There are voids, gaps through which the penetration of cold, moisture. Bricks are not laid properly or not enough for the particular climate. Should not be laid in one, but two layers. Because of this, the thickness of the wall is small, which leads to freezing its corner.

Thermal bridges.

Thermal bridges are areas of the house that originally should be insulated. This includes all corners. Builders must insulate them, using special insulation. If there is no such, then there will certainly arise frost, condensation.

Foundation.

Insufficient foundation layer, its subsidence, erosion by groundwater. Physical phenomenon Because of the small wall thickness, improperly laced bricks will form moisture, which is condensation. Over time, when there are low temperatures outside, the liquid freezes. Condensation itself forms as a result of a physical phenomenon. The temperature inside the house is higher than the temperature outside when it is cold. The difference is what causes the moisture to form.

Physical phenomenon.

Because of the small wall thickness, improperly laced bricks, moisture forms, which is condensation. Over time, when there are low temperatures outside, the liquid freezes. Condensation itself forms as a result of a physical phenomenon. The temperature inside the house is higher than the temperature outside when it is cold. The difference is what causes the moisture to form.

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