Damp Proof Course Floor Level

Apologies i m not a builder just a desperate homeowner.

Damp proof course floor level.

These days damp proof membranes are required in the construction of all new buildings to prevent rising damp. 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. 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.

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 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. Damp proof course above internal floor level.

Discussion in builders talk started by alex carter feb 26 2015. Damp proofing concrete floors above ground damp proofing for extensions. 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. Alex carter new member.

Generally damp proofing keeps moisture out of a building where vapor barriers keep interior moisture from getting into walls. When constructing an extension or a new build home it is important that damp proofing measures are taken during the initial construction phase itself. Tip 1 if a concrete floor is damp all over it is hard to isolate the moisture source.