1. Water penetrated the two cabins, ran down the sides, gathered in pools, speckled droplets on clothing and personal possessions. 2. As water penetrates the soil around the house it eventually builds up enough hydrostatic pressure to force its way through the foundation. 3. A. Seeds vary in the texture and thickness of their hard outer skin, the seed coat, which affects how fast water can penetrate. 4. Cracks in these joints can allow water to penetrate into surrounding brick or stone. 5. Multiple layers or papers that adhere tightly to the wall should be perforated to allow the water to penetrate. 6. The skins of the beans that had soaked overnight tended to split, letting the cooking water penetrate the beans so that they became very soft. 7. This breaks up heavy clay, allowing water to penetrate and roots to spread more easily. 8. Water can also penetrate into the tops of the fence posts where the end grain is exposed. 9. Water should penetrate at least deep enough so you could easily push a long-shank screwdriver into the watering well. 10. With wet adhesion, water simply cannot penetrate, thus reducing the tendency to peel. |