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A damp proof course (DPC) is a barrier installed in the walls of a building to prevent rising and penetrating damp. It is typically made of plastic, slate or asphalt and provides protection against moisture entering through the walls. The DPC should be at least 150mm above ground level when installed correctly, providing effective protection against moisture damage for many years.
A healthy home depends greatly on a damp-proof course (DPC). This stops rainwater from rising up through the ground and into your property, making sure it stays dry. It’s often combined with a damp-proof membrane for added security. If moisture gains access to your building, it can cause all sorts of wet issues and potential damage – so ensuring you have an effective DPC is essential. For further information about what DPCs are and which treatments work best, visit this website.
Defining a damp proof course (DPC) is essential for understanding key DPC terms. Staying informed on the condition of your home requires familiarizing yourself with these phrases.
When dealing with DPC repairs or damp proofing in your house, it is useful to know the terms that could be used so you don’t get confused by an inspection or report.
When dirt or another substrate is piled against an external wall and higher than the damp proof course, moisture can bypass it. Furthermore, if pathways, patios or garden walls are built after the DPC, moisture may go over it.
Capillary action is responsible for the transfer of moisture from the ground into brickwork and render through microscopic pores in building materials, resulting in rising dampness.
The phenomenon of moisture ascending from the ground into walls via capillary action is referred to as dampness.
When moisture seeps into the outer brickwork and infiltrates the structure, causing internal brickwork and plaster to become damp.
Our Brighton Damp Treatments team of experts provides comprehensive damp proofing for residential and commercial properties. We would be happy to come to your home and assess the damp issues, then propose the best solution tailored to your needs. Schedule a survey today or contact us at XX for individual advice.
Several types of remedial damp-proof courses are available for a property, with selection based on the building’s construction. Editing spelling and grammar, an active writing style eliminating redundancy and repetition is utilised in this professional yet amiable tone – Hemingway style.
A chemical damp proof course injection is the process of injecting a cream or liquid into the wall to create a water-repellent layer, keeping ground moisture from rising above the damp proof course. Holes must be bored at least 150mm above external ground level for successful injection.
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An Electro-Osmosis Damp Proof Course can be installed when chemicals are not appropriate, or the customer desires a non-chemical solution. Copper and titanium wiring are used to inject a small electrical charge into the wall, reversing the polarity of capillaries in it and drawing rising damp below the new damp course level.
This is comparable to injecting lotions or liquids into walls. Instead of cream or liquid, a chemically reinforced mortar is used to caulk the wall openings when it’s made of random rubble and has potential voids. This fills the gaps in the brickwork, drawing the chemical into the wall structure and preventing rising damp.
It is essential for owners of any property to make sure their home has a damp proof course for adequate security.
A damp proof course prevents moisture from the ground entering walls and causing damage to your home. Properties without an adequate damp protection layer, or with a defective one, can be adversely affected by rising moisture which may ruin plaster and decorations, as well as cause wet or dry rot in untreated wood.
The damp-proof course should be visible at least 150mm above ground level in most modern homes. It might appear as a bitumen or plastic DPC sheet sticking out of the mortar course. These materials are generally effective, unless they crack due to building movement, the DPC is bridged or the older bitumen material wears away because of age. For all new constructions, damp-proof courses are essential to prevent rising damp.
Sussex Damp Experts are damp proofing specialists that can assist you with everything from wood, wall, ceiling, and floor evaluations to all treatments and repairs linked to damp issues. Commercial property owners, property management businesses, and residential property owners are among our clientele.
Our moisture specialists will check and analyse the severity of the damp problem in your house. Specific damp and timber treatments and damp-proof membranes installation are among our specialities, and we use the most effective methods to fix the problem.
As we’ve previously discussed, there are many causes of damp-proof course failure. Building renovations have often raised the ground level above existing DPCs, making it easier for moisture to penetrate into properties. To rectify this issue, our specialists typically advise either reducing the ground to 150mm below the original DPC or installing a new one if that’s not possible. The best way to determine which solution is appropriate is by booking a specialist damp survey with Brighton Damp Treatments; who can accurately diagnose and recommend solutions for your damp problem. If you’d like to book such an appointment, don’t hesitate to call XX today!
Brighton Damp Treatments are specialists in damp-proofing, offering evaluations and treatments for wood, walls, ceilings and floors to commercial property owners, property management firms and residential customers. We guarantee repairs for any issues with damp.
Our moisture experts will assess the intensity of your home’s damp predicament. We are masters in specific damp and timber treatments as well as installing damp-proof membranes, using the most efficient techniques to solve the issue.
Our personnel have undertaken training that adheres to or surpasses the PCA’s criteria. Our surveyors are all officially acknowledged CSRTs, guaranteeing our clients receive the highest level of service.
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Max and his team have been at our property all week and I really can’t thank them enough for the fantastic job they’ve done on plastering both our walls and ceilings. They have literally transformed the appearance of our house! Not only has Ma…
From start to finish Max has been incredable. His knowledge lin damp proofing is second to none and his team where very clean and polite. The plastered finish was like glass so happy we choose Max Plastering for job.
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Max, Harvey and Stuart arrived promptly as arranged. Done a great job on our outside rear wall. Work completed to a high standard, removal of all old material and cleaned up after themselves. I am so pleased with the standard of their work they ar…
They turned up on time and carried out the works in a very professional manor leaving the front of the house clean and tidy. Very impressed would definitely recommend.
I have to say that on every level Max (with Stuart and Harvey) did an extremely professional job! They explained what they were going to do, they were polite and courteous and respected that they were coming into our home. The plastering is of the…
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