Damp Course Floor Level

In the uk well built modern houses include damp proofing in the form of a synthetic damp proof course dpc about 15 cm above ground level to act as a barrier through which water cannot pass.

Damp course floor level.

Generally damp proofing keeps moisture out of a building where vapor barriers keep interior moisture from getting into walls. Have recently removed the skirting and 2ft of plaster to reveal brick work and. Damp below damp proof course level. Waterproof is defined by the astm as a treatment that resists the passage of water under pressure.

Have had water staining and mould on the internal wall for some time. A quick summary checklist. 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. Tip 1 if a concrete floor is damp all over it is hard to isolate the moisture source.

Damp proof course above internal floor level. 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. 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 windows and use a dehumidifier. Apologies i m not a builder just a desperate homeowner.

We would like to show you a description here but the site won t allow us. Discussion in builders talk started by alex carter feb 26 2015.