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• Damp (structural) — For other uses, see Damp (disambiguation). Detail showing some of the causes of damp penetration Structural dampness refers to the presence of unwanted moisture in the structure of a building, either the result of intrusion from outside or… …   Wikipedia

• Damp proofing — A damp proofing barrier Damp proofing in construction is a type of waterproofing applied to building foundation walls to prevent moisture from passing through the walls into interior spaces. A damp proof course (often abbreviated to DPC) is a… …   Wikipedia

• damp course — noun a course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the building • Syn: ↑damp proof course • Hypernyms: ↑course, ↑row * * * noun : a damp resisting layer in a… …   Useful english dictionary

• Damp-proof course — A damp proof course (often abbreviated to DPC) is a horizontal barrier in a wall designed to prevent moisture rising through the structure by capillary action a phenomenon known as rising damp.Building standards in many countries require most new …   Wikipedia

• damp — damp1 [dæmp] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Middle Low German] 1.) slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way ▪ Wipe the leather with a damp cloth. ▪ a cold, damp day 2.) damp squib BrE informal something that is intended to be exciting, effective etc,… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• damp course — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms damp course : singular damp course plural damp courses British a layer of plastic material that is built into the bottom of the walls of a building to stop damp from rising up into the walls from the ground …   English dictionary

• damp — damp1 [ dæmp ] adjective ** something that is damp is slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way or when it should be dry: a cold damp basement room The wood won t burn if it s damp. ╾ damp|ly adverb ╾ damp|ness noun uncount damp damp 2 [ dæmp ]… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• damp — [[t]dæ̱mp[/t]] damper, dampest, damps, damping, damped 1) ADJ GRADED Something that is damp is slightly wet. Her hair was still damp. ...the damp, cold air... She wiped the table with a damp cloth. Syn: moist 2) N UNCOUNT Damp …   English dictionary

• damp — I UK [dæmp] / US adjective ** something that is damp is slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way or when it should be dry a cold damp basement room The wood won t burn if it s damp. Cover the bowl with a warm damp cloth. Derived words: damply… …   English dictionary

• damp — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun (BrE) ADJECTIVE ▪ penetrating, rising VERB + DAMP ▪ have, suffer from ▪ The house had woodworm and rising damp. ▪ …   Collocations dictionary

• damp-proof course — noun a course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the building • Syn: ↑damp course • Hypernyms: ↑course, ↑row * * * damp proof course noun A damp course • • •… …   Useful english dictionary