A damp proof course (DPC) is a horizontal barrier built into the walls of a building to prevent moisture from rising up through the structure via capillary action. It's typically a layer of impermeable material laid within the mortar between two courses of bricks or blocks, usually at or slightly above ground level. You might see it as a thin line of different material in the mortar near the base of a wall #EngineeringSolutions #ProfessionalOversight #BuildingExcellence #BuildSmart #Construction

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2.8K views · 79 reactions | MARAE Ep15 Pt01 Housing is a problem in Aotearoa. It costs too much, there aren’t enough and our houses are cold and damp. Add in cyclones and flooding and you have the perfect recipe for disaster. However, a collaborative project between six iwi is supporting whānau in Te Tairāwhiti into emergency housing following cyclone Gabrielle, while at the same time helping others into home ownership. Te kuru o te Marama Dewes with the story. | Marae | Facebook