I have removed original wooden flooring ( the finger parquet type )with the intention of laying a new oak floor. The blocks were glued down with black bitumen which has come away. The house was built approx 40 years ago.
With the floor and skirting removed I observed that the internal DPC is approximately 10-30mm above the floor screed. Why the screed was not layed to DPC level I am not able to establish. Although there is no evidence of damp in the room I believe I should take some sort of action to prevent any chance of damp getting to the wood and ruining it. My intention was to brush on coats of damp proof membrane on the floor.
I presume I could brush the membrane onto the walls also and cover the DPC so that the wood is totally enclosed around the edges. The new skirting will then cover it.
However damp is a problem area and I would appreciate any guidance that anybody can give to put my mind ar rest
Many thanks
With the floor and skirting removed I observed that the internal DPC is approximately 10-30mm above the floor screed. Why the screed was not layed to DPC level I am not able to establish. Although there is no evidence of damp in the room I believe I should take some sort of action to prevent any chance of damp getting to the wood and ruining it. My intention was to brush on coats of damp proof membrane on the floor.
I presume I could brush the membrane onto the walls also and cover the DPC so that the wood is totally enclosed around the edges. The new skirting will then cover it.
However damp is a problem area and I would appreciate any guidance that anybody can give to put my mind ar rest
Many thanks