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Capillarity

Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to spontaneously move against gravity in a narrow space. The combination of surface tension and forces of adhesion between the liquid and the containing surfaces cause the liquid to lift. Which of the following are used to form capillary breaks between exterior building surfaces? (Choose 2)

A. interlocking seams
B. drip edge
C. drip groove
D. reglet
AnswerB. drip edge and C. drip groove. A & D are used for other purposes.
ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

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