Damp Proof Course Floor Level

Tip 1 if a concrete floor is damp all over it is hard to isolate the moisture source.

Damp proof course floor level.

Have recently removed the skirting and 2ft of plaster to reveal brick work and. Damp proofing is defined by the american society for testing and materials astm as a material that resists the passage of water with no hydrostatic pressure. Discussion in builders talk started by alex carter feb 26 2015. These days damp proof membranes are required in the construction of all new buildings to prevent rising damp.

When constructing an extension or a new build home it is important that damp proofing measures are taken during the initial construction phase itself. Alex carter new member. A damp proof course is a barrier usually formed by a membrane built into the walls of a property typically 150 mm above ground level to prevent damp rising through the walls. Rising damp and some penetrating damp can be caused by faults to or the absence of a damp proof course dpc or damp proof membrane dpm.

Waterproof is defined by the astm as a treatment that resists the passage of water under pressure. The damp proof course dpc is generally applied at basement levels which restricts the movement of moisture through walls and floors. Damp proofing concrete floors above ground damp proofing for extensions. The selection of materials for the damp proof course and its various methods of applications in buildings is discussed.

Generally damp proofing keeps moisture out of a building where vapor barriers keep interior moisture from getting into walls. As it dries out the damp retreats slowly back to the points of ingress so if you are not able to see any isolated damp areas either ventilate and heat or shut all the doors and. Have had water staining and mould on the internal wall for some time.