Building waterproofing keeps water out of a building, preventing damage to the structure and its contents. It can be added during construction or after, and is important for occupant comfort and safety. Waterproofing measures include surface systems and interior membranes, and are known as ‘the envelope’. Building codes provide guidelines, and regular checks are necessary […]
Moisture proofing prevents rising damp by adding a waterproof coating or membrane to walls and floors. Materials include plastic, copper, and concrete sheets. Damp Proof Paths and waterproof membranes protect against rising damp. Modern building standards require impervious structures. Cavity walls have DPCs on both sides, while a single angled sheet of plastic can also […]
Moisture proofing prevents rising damp by adding a waterproof coating or membrane to walls and floors. Materials used include plastic, copper, and concrete sheets. Damp Proof Paths and waterproof membranes protect against rising damp. Building materials like brick and mortar are porous and allow moisture to rise from the soil. Modern building standards require structures […]
