What is DPC? The damp proof course (DPC) is generally applied at basement levels, which restricts the movement of moisture through walls and floors. The selection of materials for the damp proof course and its various methods of applications in buildings is discussed.

2023年2月15日 · Do I need to install a DPC under a stud wall that will sit on an insulated concrete slab foundation? yes you do, "Dpcs should be provided below timber partitions where directly fixed to floor slabs, even if there is a dpm beneath the slab. This is to prevent residual moisture in the concrete affecting the timber."

2019年2月18日 · I am going to build stud walls to add some insulation. As these will touch external walls I understand that I need to put a DPC in between any wood that will touch brickwork? My question is, how do I attach the DPC?

2013年1月30日 · The purpose of the outer skin of a building is to keep moisture out of the house structure. A damp proof course, in the brick veneer example shown below, has two purposes: It prevents moisture from the ground rising up through the external brick skin. (This moisture can cause effervescence which stains the brickwork)

Careful detailing of damp-proof courses and flashings is required for flat roof and mono-pitch roof abutments. These types of abutments can occur at balconies, porches, garages etc. In all cases, cover flashings should be built-in under the stepped …

How do you damp proof a stud wall? Start by removing the old plaster and any deteriorating surfaces then follow these simple instructions: Cut the damp proofing membrane to size. Place the damp proofing membrane on the wall. Neatly fold …

This Design Guide will assist building stakeholders in the correct selection, design and installation of flexible damp proof courses (DPCs) in cavity wall constructions with a masonry outer leaf. It has been developed to overcome the damp proofing challenges presented by modern methods of …

2017年1月6日 · DPCs and flexible cavity trays should be of the correct dimensions to suit the detailed design. At complicated junctions, clear drawings and the design should be provided, and preformed cavity trays used. The following materials are acceptable for use as DPCs: Proprietary materials assessed in accordance with Technical Requirement R3.

2012年9月26日 · You should have a DPC between any timber and brick wall or concrete floor. In the timber frame industry when nails are shot-fired through the timber and DPC it would form a self sealing gasket but I presume you wont have specialist gear like this so I would put plenty of silicone between the timber and DPC where you are going to fix.

2005年9月30日 · I'm building a stud wall across the middle of the garage to convert half the garage into a usable room. The floor of the garage is concrete and is below the DPC. Do I need to worry about this when building the stud wall i.e. do I need to run a DPC layer between the floor plate and the existing concrete garage floor?