Rising damp is caused by groundwater that moves up through your wall.. Most walls have what’s called a ‘damp-proof course’ built into them, which blocks water from moving upwards through ...

The idea of dampness bypassing a damp-proof course by “bridging” is greatly overstated, says Jeff Howell. By Jeff Howell 18 November 2009 • 7:00am Jeff Howell ...

Damp-proof row runs its course A HOUSEHOLDER hopes he is home and dry now a dispute about damp-proofing has been resolved. By Maisha Frost. 00:00, Mon, Jul 9, 2012. Link copied Bookmark.

Stephen Boniface, former chairman of the construction arm of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), has told the institute’s 40,000 members that ‘true rising damp’ is a myth and ...

The damp proof course took two years to develop and will be made of 98% polythene film. Doug Mercer of Frank Mercer and Sons said the company estimates the production of Toughcourse will expand its ...

Use of Damp Proof Course (DPC) or Membrane Damp Proofing - This technique involves adding a water-resistant membrane or damp-proof course (DPC) between the moist or damp area of the structure and ...