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Has anyone ever seen a damp proof course installed like this before? #dpc #dampproofing #dampproofcourse #builder #bricklaying #brick #bricklayer #construction | Complete Preservation

A damp proof course (DPC) is a horizontal barrier built into the walls of a building to prevent moisture from rising up through the structure via capillary action. It's typically a layer of impermeable material laid within the mortar between two courses of bricks or blocks, usually at or slightly above ground level. You might see it as a thin line of different material in the mortar near the base of a wall #EngineeringSolutions #ProfessionalOversight #BuildingExcellence #BuildSmart #Construction

1.1K views | Damp Proof Course (DPC) is a barrier in the walls of a...