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What Is Dampness | Sources of Dampness in Building | Effects of Dampness in Building | Causes of Dampness

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What Is Dampness? The most common source of dampness is due to the capillary attraction of sub-soil water in the foundation and walls of the building. and hence in buildings, a layer of water repellent material called damp proof course (DPC) is introduced, which acts as a barrier against the capillary rise of water.

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What Is Damp Proof Course | Types of Damp Proofing Course | Application of Damp Proofing Course | Advantages & Disadvantages of Damp Proofing Course

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What Is Damp Proof Course? The damp proof course is an important layer for all walls of the building that is provided near the ground in the wall to prevent dampness of the walls. In the properties of which there has no provided damp protection layer, that may be affected by excess moisture rising from the ground.

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Requirements of Good DPC | Prevention of Dampness: Use of DPC | Methods of Damp proofing

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Totally impervious and should not allow travel of dampness. Durable and keep the building damp proof permanently. Prevention of Dampness: Use of DPC. Prevention dampness in a building is done by various methods. The most common method is the use of a damp proof course (DPC). General Principles of Damp-Proofing.

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What Is Dampness | Requirements of an Ideal Material for Damp-Proofing | Materials Used for Damp-Proofing

CivilJungle

What Is Dampness? The most common source of dampness is due to the capillary attraction of sub-soil water in the foundation and walls of the building. and hence in buildings, a layer of water repellent material called damp proof course (DPC) is introduced, which acts as a barrier against the capillary rise of water.

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Mold can be Arrested in the Marketplace

Green Building Law Update

It is time for more and better science about mold including methodologies to minimize adverse health effects. Indoors it grows and become a problem when there is water damage, high humidity or dampness. Moreover, many modern materials, such as drywall, do not allow moisture to escape easily. Mold is a microscopic form of fungi.

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Insulation’s crucial role in creating habitable basements

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In other words, it will be cold in the winter and damp during much of the year. describe their approach to managing water exposure to basements is in terms of “two lines of defense”: Figure 2 Exterior insulation and damp-proofing or waterproofing along with effective drainage helps prevent water intrusion into the basement.

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Causes of dampness and preventive measures

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When the materials consume water, dampness in any building happens. Dampness is harmful for the residents of the building. Damp Proof Course(DPC): The purpose of a course is to resist the penetration of the damp into the building and it is called as damp proof course(DPC). Electric fitting will be affected.