10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DAMP-PROOF COURSE»
Discover the use of
damp-proof course in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
damp-proof course and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Smm7 Explained and Illustrated
l This is the process for injecting chemicals into old brick, block or stonework
walls to form a damp-proof course, i.e. a chemical barrier to prevent damp rising
up the wall. The chemicals permeate the masonry construction to allow it to fully
seal ...
Patrick Keily, Patrick H. McNamara, 2003
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The Building Regulations 2000: Approved Document
Diagram 8 Damp-proof courses (see paragraph 5.5(b)) Damp-proof course The
wall damp-proof course should be continuous with the floor damp-proof
membrane At least 150mm if wall is an external wall Ground level Damp-proof
course At ...
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A Practical Guide to Repair and Maintenance of Houses
Rising damp means that either there is no damp proof course or that, if there has
been such a course, it has become ineffective. Years ago houses did not have
damp courses and this may well be the trouble , especially if there are solid brick
...
Further strategies for control of serious rising damp aim at blocking the moisture
path by retrofitting a new damp-proof course. These methods involve extensive
work on the building and require unique tools and specialized contractors with ...
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Building Your Own Home: The Ultimate Guide to Managing a ...
For example, at the pre-foundation stage you could consult the inspector on the
type of damp-proof course recommended and any tips they might have on
installation techniques. It is interesting to note that some construction experts and
...
Tony Booth, Mike Dyson, 2003
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Defects and Deterioration in Buildings: A Practical Guide to ...
Uniform dampness confined to the base of both external and internal partition
walls can usually be attributed to the lack of effective damp-proof course.
Obviously a damp-proof course may be discontinuous, perhaps around hearths
or where ...
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Building Regulations in Brief
The damp-proof course should be continuous with any dampproof membrane in
the floors. If the wall is an external wall, the damp-proof course should be at least
150 mm above the level of the adjoining ground (Figure 6.99) unless the design ...
Ray Tricker, Samantha Alford, 2014
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Notes on Building Construction: Second Stage or advanced
course
Horizontal Damp-Proof Course. — Even where air-drains are provided, a damp-
proof course should be inserted in all walls, to prevent the moisture out of the soil
from rising in the masonry. The damp-proof course should be 6 inches or more ...
The condition ofany adjacent areas will also need to be checked, especially any
timber floors ..... 65 The Victorians used special—shaped bricks as wall ties in
their cavity walls ... 66 Bridging of slate damp—proof course in unrendered, solid
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DAMP-PROOF COURSE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
damp-proof course is used in the context of the following news items.
The cavity-wall crisis lands on the doorstep
It seems that the salesman from Cavity Claim UK Ltd had looked at your property from the outside, and told you it had no damp-proof course, ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»
Safeguard's Damp-Proofing Rods fix damp fast
The patented rods are impregnated with a silane/siloxane material that forms a damp-proof course in brick, coursed stone, rubble infill and ... «DiyWeek.net, Dec 14»
DIY tips from Chris Farr: No. 5 Installing an outdoor tap
Position your outdoor tap at least 250mm above the damp-proof course. Then mark the screw holes where your tap will be. You'll need 15mm ... «Maidenhead Advertiser, Dec 14»
Window installation dispute: what are my rights?
Your 1953 home will have been built with a modern damp-proof course in place, and cannot be affected by so-called “rising damp”. You should ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Nov 14»
Craft by Sibyl Trigg
The layers of construction, a damp-proof course, insulation. You specify the lighting falling through that window at midday, onto the wall, ... «Architects' Journal, Nov 14»
Sarah shines live at Apollo
Fortunately, she moves to firmer territory with a joke about buying a house and being told by a builder that she needed a damp-proof course. «The Northern Echo, Nov 14»
When it rains our house smells damp, but I can't see the cause
In houses without cavity walls, heavy or persistent rain can penetrate. It's also possible you have a faulty damp-proof course. Both kinds of ... «The Guardian, Nov 14»
Sam Allardyce: West Ham's owners are best I've ever had and …
It didn't have a damp-proof course and needed rewiring, so you'd do a rip-out job, revamp it and sell them for £10,000 to £12,000. I did a lot of ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Oct 14»
Shipshape and Brid fashion
... dug them out by 15 inches to allow room for underfloor heating pipes, Kingspan insulation and a damp-proof course, followed by stone slabs. «Yorkshire Post, Sep 14»
South Shields couple demand end to house 'hell'
... Road, South Shields, on July 7, to allow a Decent Homes programme overhaul to go ahead, including replacement of a damp-proof course. «Shields Gazette, Sep 14»
