damp proof course

donegal



Joined: 23/04/2008
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
29/04/2008 12:35

why is it majority of properties have no damp proof course in TRNC

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
29/04/2008 12:42

Hi Donegal and welcome

This is because they are built with a reinforced steel construction using pillars. Bricks are only used to fill in the gaps and stop the wind/rain entering the building. you cannot lay a continuous rubber membrane because you would have to stop at each pillar then start again. The damp could still rise up the pillars and go above the damp proof. which makes it a waste of time really. That's how it was explained to me anyhow and if you think about it it does make sense.

You could also ask the question why don't Cypriot houses have guttering/downpipes. None of the older properties do neither do most of the ones down South. Reason I was given was "it doesn't rain like it does in UK"!

Karen

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
29/04/2008 13:31

hi karen. do you work in the building trade as you are most informative on the subject,if so could you give me a quote for a new septic tank,

thanks karen,lol!!!

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
29/04/2008 19:22

Impressed Karen, I agree very plausable reply

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
29/04/2008 19:28

Hi Cruggs

Nah I work in research & innovation with a load of engineers. IT is more my field.

K

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 00:34

Very impressed kaggs,

Not just a pretty face eh,

Regards,

Paul.