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Which type of Damp Proof Course (DPC) is recommended for protection from cracks ?

The following type of DPC is recommended for protection from cracks:
  • The best DPC is of plastic membrane placed across the whole width of the wall to its full length.
  • Chemical DPC is also very effective. Chemical can be injected into the mortar joints or masonry units (brick, block,or stone) to form a continuous barrier to the passage of moisture rising from the ground. It reacts with Carbon-di-oxide to form a water repellent layer.
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    Cracks in building are a common occurrence and it is important to understand the causes and the measures to be taken for their prevention.Materials such as bricks,mortar and concrete, which contain considerable quantity of water at the time of construction, dry out subsequently and under go major contraction.
    You can repair cracks which damage plaster surfaces, ceilings and the whole structure. To ensure safety of the building and maintain its good looks, let’s know different techniques to fix various types of cracks.
    Cracks can happen due to foundation movements and settlements of building, thermal movements, chemical reactions, elastic deformations and shrinkage etc. in buildings. They can damage plaster of walls, ceilings and destroy the beauty of the structure also. Let’s know their reasons in detail and get preventive measures.
    .Better roof covering materials are required to avoid cracks. . Proper curing of cement is necessary.
    The cracks are repaired by using low-pressure injection of epoxy or polyurethane foam repair material.
    .Bricks should be well burnt. .Plaster with coarse well-graded sand or stone chips is used to minimize shrinkage cracks.
    To avoid cracks, Earthen Plastering is applied. Clay in Earthen Plasters is Hygroscopic (water absorbing). Earthen walls can help to temper interior humidity.
    A slab is a single layer of concrete which is several inches thick.The slab is poured thicker at the edges to form an integral footing reinforcing rods strengthen the thick edge.
    When the use of bricks containing excessive quantity of soluble sulphates is unavoidable, content of cement in mortar should be increased or super-sulphate cement should be used.
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    Yeah, Thats what I am talking about ...Modern Living
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    I am ajay kumar I am contract of plaster of Paris selling work etc...
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    Damp Roofing with Adequate Space
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    Application sketch - roof water proofing
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    Yeah, Thats what I am talking about ...Modern Living
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    I am not sure about the headspace over bed but it could work with kids
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