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Title: Damp-proof courses
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Ref Code: DG380
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Abstract1: Water penetration is the prime cause of deterioration in building structures and materials. The presence of excess moisture encourages the growth of moulds and wood-rotting fungi. This Digest discusses moisture exclusion, selection of materials, and installation of damp-proof courses in walls and chimneys.

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Year Published: 1993

ISBN: 978-0-85125-564-4

 

Pages: 8

 

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