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damp course

[¦damp ‚kȯrs]

(civil engineering)

A layer of impervious material placed horizontally in a wall to keep out water.

damp course, damp check, dampproof course

In masonry, an impervious horizontal layer of material (as tile, dense limestone, metal, etc.) to prevent the capillary entrance of moisture from the ground or a lower course, but used also below copings, above roof level in chimneys, and elsewhere to stop downward seepage.

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The loft is insulated and the exterior damp course appears to be in order.

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Dampness in the wall migrating to the surface takes the salts with it, which means the damp course is not working.

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The damp course around the third or fourth row of bricks lasts as long as the building but a common problem is bridging it.

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It may be practical but you can hardly invite the neighbours round to admire the new damp course or make themselves comfortable on the central heating.

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Alan planned to put a damp course underneath the flagstones but when he took out the cement, he found the floor was uneven and all the stones were of different shapes.

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Christine's house needs a new damp course and sister Katie said her kitchen will also need to be replaced because of problems caused by damp.

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Basically, this enshrines your right to do things like cutting into the wall to take one end of an RSJ, or slicing all the way through it in order to install a new damp course.