Dampness
Dampness in a building is a great concern as it often leads to the growth of molds and bacteria. The foundations of all structures are embedded into the soil and bricks being porous or brick masonry below ground level can absorb moisture from adjacent ground. GharExpert provides you extensive information explaining about the causes of dampness, effects of dampness, remedies of dampness, diagnosis of dampness, etc.
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Damp Proofing
Damp Proofing Dampness in building or house may cause most of the damage to the components of the building or house. Dampness often leads to the growth of molds, mites and bacteria that creates an unhealthy environment and causes health problems. Damp proofing with the help of chemicals may protect your house.
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Protect your home from Dampness
Protect your home from Dampness
Dampness causes most of the damage to the contents of the building. It often leads to the growth of molds and bacteria and creates an unhealthy environment for those who occupy it. Dampness gradually impairs the affected part of the building so this problem should be attended as soon as possible.
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Which are various methods for the protection of dampness in buildings?
REPLASTERING: The most common method is to scale the affected damp plaster back to the brickwork and replaster the affected area with a waterproof plaster or cement mixture.
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Which type of chemical is recommended for the protection of dampness ?
The following table expresses the type of coating recommended for the protection of Dampness:
 
Which are various types of dampness in the building and their treatment?
Brick and masonry absorb water so they must be sealed off, away from moisture and moisture-bearing substances like soil. If it does not occur, the water will rise in the walls causing dampness.
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Which types of bricks are recommended to protect the dampness while constructing the building?
The density of masonry bricks used must be greater than 1200 kg/m³.
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Which are various method for the protection of dampness ?
Horizontal DPC :- All the brick walls should be covered with the horizontal DPC at the floor level.
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Reasons of dampness
The reasons of dampness in the building are following: 1. Bitumen /Tar- felt coat on RCC slab is not proper or is
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Which are various brands of chemicals used for the protection of dampness from building ?
The following brands of chemical are used for the protection of dampness from building:
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Which type of DPC recommended for the protection of dampness?
For residential buildings DPC consists of a layer of - 40 mm thick cement concrete 1:2:4 (1 cement: 2 Coarse sand: 4 graded stone aggregate 12.5 mm nominal size ).
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What care should be taken to protect the dampness from foundations?
The foundation of all structures are embedded into the soil. Bricks being porous or brick masonry below ground level can absorb moisture from adjacent ground.
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Which type of plaster is recommended for the protection of dampness?
Cement plaster 1:3 with two coats of hot bitumene when laid @ 1.7 kg per sqr meter or cement plaster 1:3 with bitumen
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What are the effects due to dampness on the building ?
A damp building is unhealthy to those who occupy it, dampness in building is a concern because it often leads to the growth of molds and bacteria.
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Guideline for laying DPC
Damp proof course or DPC is a major process in construction. There are several guideline meant for DPC which are described in article here.
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Which type of DPC recommended for the protection of dampness?
For residential buildings DPC consists of a layer of-
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Which method should be adopted for flooring for the protection of dampness?
The water proofing membrane is laid out on top of the existing floor surface. It will act as a barrier against dampness.
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What are effects on building due to dampness?
.Dampness in buildings is a concern because it often leads to the growth of molds and bacteria
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Which method should be adopted for the protection of dampness in floor?
The following method should be adopted for the protection of dampness in floor:
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