Summary: Learn how to lay and install a damp proof membrane.
The penetration of water into a house and the resulting damp related problems that occur are one of the biggest causes of structural damage in properties. Dampness in brickwork and timber give life to mould and other destructive fungi. The prevention of damp is included in building regulations which set out criteria for damp avoidance.
A damp-proof membrane is a material that can be laid underneath your flooring. It will prevent any damp rising up into the floor material. Chipboard is a particularly susceptible floor material that will suffer if damp is allowed to become a problem. The instructions here will include laying chipboard panels.
Required layers when laying a damp-proof membrane over a concrete floor.
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