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This advisory note provides guidance for builders, architects, façade engineers, certifiers and bricklayers on how Damp Proof Courses (DPCs) and flashings are to be installed in a building. It is ...

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An effective damp proofing material should have the following properties; It should be impervious. It should be strong and durable and should be capable of withstanding both dead as well as live loads ...

Damp is a silent demon that can wreak havoc on your home, often manifesting itself in dark emanations and evil smells but also capable of carrying out dastardly deeds without you suspecting a thing.