slate dpc

  1. S

    Repointing 1920’s double course slate DPC

    Hi! I’m looking for some definitive advice on re-pointing my house, specifically regarding the slate DPC level please. House is 1920’s cavity wall, brick and lime mortar. DPC is single layer of double course slate. The lime mortar is solid (not crumbly or soft), but on the rear elevation we...
    • Shacka
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    • dpc lime mortar pointing repointing slate dpc
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    • Forum: Building
  2. DampDan

    Damp / Slate DPC / Render Breaching

    Hi! Recently purchased a C1856 settlers cottage that was assessed as having rising damp during the pre-inspection. Got an "expert" out to check and they confirmed rising damp, which they can fix for bulk coin. Been reading this forum and I am 100% certain I can do something about this without...
    • DampDan
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    • damp external wall render slate dpc
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    • Forum: Building
  3. J

    Slate DPC, and max mortar bed size

    I'm doing a single story extension to a 1930's property with a slate DPC. The DPC mortar bed is approx 40mm thick. How should I go about matching this when tying in the extension to the original brickwork? What's the maximum depth mortar bed, and would I need to pack it out with something? A...
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