Damp Proof Course Floor Level

Damp proof course above internal floor level.
Damp proof course floor level. Discussion in builders talk started by alex carter feb 26 2015. Have had water staining and mould on the internal wall for some time. The selection of materials for the damp proof course and its various methods of applications in buildings is discussed. Apologies i m not a builder just a desperate homeowner.
These days damp proof membranes are required in the construction of all new buildings to prevent rising damp. When constructing an extension or a new build home it is important that damp proofing measures are taken during the initial construction phase itself. Waterproof is defined by the astm as a treatment that resists the passage of water under pressure. Alex carter new member.
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. Tip 1 if a concrete floor is damp all over it is hard to isolate the moisture source. Damp below damp proof course level ground floor 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.
The damp proof course dpc is generally applied at basement levels which restricts the movement of moisture through walls and floors. Damp proofing concrete floors above ground damp proofing for extensions. Generally damp proofing keeps moisture out of a building where vapor barriers keep interior moisture from getting into walls.