the passage of

pressure

to prevent
water under hydrostatic

to resist the
passage of water in the absence of hydrostatic
pressure.

CAUSES:

EFFECTS:

EFFECTS:
1.

DAMP PROOF COURSE (D.P.C)

Continuous layer

COMPOSITION (for residences)

i.
ii.
iii.

Continuous

No

joint

without honey combing.

smooth

CURING

APPLICATION OF HOT BITUMEN

Dry areas having low water table

75mm thk

course sand

Areas having high water table

DPC

flexible material

Measures to prevent dampness in walls

be avoided

cladding with open joints should

Proper rainwater outlets

painted with water proof

cement paint or acrylic paint

Concrete walls

Concrete walls

Terrace

Terrace

Terrace

Terrace

Swimming pool

Swimming pool / underground surface

Green roof

Green roof

Green roof

Green roof (pitch of 10-20 deg)

Green roof (pitch of 20-40 deg)

Swimming pool details