Preparation For a Damp Proof Course

Posted by Bob Bulmer on Mon 24th September 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Damp Issues

A Damp Proof Course may require injection from inside the home.

Before this takes place you will have to make the following preparations:

1. Ensure that radiators, cupboards and electric goods that might be in the way are removed.

2. The skirting board along the wall to be treated may have to be removed.

3. Floorboards running along the skirting will have to be lifted up.

4. Floorboards running at right angles to the skirting boards should be lifted at 50 cm intervals.

5. Remove plaster a few days before you begin injecting the course. This should give the wall a chance to thoroughly dry out. This plaster should be removed up to 50 cm above the DPC. Use a cable/pipe detector before you remove the plaster, this will help ensure that you don’t sever anything you shouldn’t! If you’re unsure, temporarily disconnect the electricity while you remove the plaster.

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