Requirements of an Ideal Material for Damp Proofing
The requirements of an ideal materials for damp proofing are: 1. It should be impervious. 2. It should be flexible. […]
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Dampness and Its Prevention
Dampness in a building is the presence of moisture in various parts of building like floor, wall, roof etc. The continuous dampness of building give rise to unhygenic condition, hence care should be taken to prevent such situation. In this chapter causes and effects of dampness are presented. Ideal materials required for prevention of dampness are discussed and various methods of preventing dampness are presented.
Methods of Damp Proofing
Various methods of damp proofing are as given below: 1. Providing D.P.C. course 2. Providing cavity walls 3. Surface treatment
Materials for Damp Proofing
The materials used for damp proofing are: 1. Bitumen: In hot condition it is highly flexible and can be applied
Ill-Effects of Dampness
Ill-effects of dampness are as listed below: 1. Patches develop and destroy the appearance of the building. 2. Colour wash,
Causes of Dampness
Dampness may be caused by: (a) Ground water (b) Rain water and (c) Leakages from pipes. (a) Dampness due to