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dpc damp course

  1. I

    Blown brickwork (and damp) (Ed.)

    In the process of purchasing a detached c1930s property which is in need of some serious TLC. One of our most pressing concerns is the presence of rising dampness internally resulting in dampness to lower internal walls. The DPC is formed in slate which has clearly deteriorated and failed...
    • IainMagnusMcInnes
    • Thread
    • blown brickwork cement plinth dpc damp course dry rods rising damp
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Building
  2. whickey

    Rising damp still after exterior aco drains

    Since last year been having rising damp when rain is very heavy! Last week had aco drains put in outside on the black paving. The driveway would not meet new regulations as driveway is so close to the damp course. Despite the aco drains being put in last week with this continued heavy rain...
    • whickey
    • Thread
    • aco drain block paving damp external wall dpc damp course external
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussion
  3. M

    Damp course

    I replaced the windowsill in my conservatory and noticed the DPC below the dwarf wall was bridged across the cavity. It looks like they have used a wide flat DPC around the walls. Will this cause any problems?
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