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Book Archived
Damp-proofing solid floors (1965) (Withdrawn)
Publisher
BRE Archive
Author
Building Research Station
Format
4 pages.
Subject / Keyword
BRE Digest 54 (2nd series), DG54, flooring, floor finishes, DPM, DPC, bitumen, asphalt.
Published Date
01-Jan-1965
ISBN
BRS Digest no.54 (2nd series)
THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN ARCHIVED.
Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.
Digest 54 (second series) is a revision of Digest 86 (first series).
Site drainage and principles of damp-proofing solid floors are discussed briefly and tables show the effects of ground moisture on floor finishes and the protection afforded by various damp-proof membranes. Mentions drying-out times for concrete screeds laid over membranes.
This 1970 reprint of the 1965 edition omits original phrase, in paragraph on site drainage (page 1), that it is a byelaw requirement that the damp-proof course is at least 6 in. above the surrounding ground.
A later edition of this digest was published in 1971.
4 pages.
Book Archived
Damp-proofing solid floors (1965) (Withdrawn)
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