Code of Practice 2 Code of practice for the installation of remedial damp proof courses in masonry walls

Publication Year

2006

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Addresses the treatment of rising damp in masonry walls of existing buildings. Recommends the procedures for diagnosing rising damp and lays down the standards of workmanship required for installing remedial damp-proof courses and for making good afterwards. Identifies other causes of dampness and stresses the importance of eliminating these. The systems described are chemical injection processes.

Document History

Previous 1997 edition issued by the British Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing Association (BWPDA). Superseded by the 2008 edition.

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