Polythene and polyethylene sheet
Polythene or polyethylene sheet is commonly used as a {damp-proof membrane} with oversite concrete for all but severe conditions of […]
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damp-proof membrane
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Oversite concrete
When {Portland cement} was first continuously produced, towards the end of the nineteenth century, it became practical to cover the
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Resistance to the passage of heat
The requirements of the Building Regulations and practical advice in Approved Document L include provision for insulation to some ground
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Materials for damp-proof membrane
The materials used as {damp-proof membrane} must be impermeable to water both in liquid and vapour form and sufficiently robust
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Mastic asphalt or pitch mastic
These materials are spread hot and finished to a thickness of at least 12.5 mm. This expensive {damp-proof membrane} is
Walls
Walls Resistance to weather and ground moisture
A requirement of the Building Regulations is that walls should adequately resist the passage of moisture to the inside of