damp-proofing
noun[U]
(alsodamp proofing)uk/ˈdæmpˌpruː.fɪŋ/us/ˈdæmpˌpruː.fɪŋ/actionsormaterialsthat areintendedtostopwaterfrom getting through something andcausingdamage, forexamplein thewallsof ahouse:
Thebiggestproblemin therenovationwas damp-proofing.
Theyrestoredtheroofand put in damp-proofing.
damp-proofingproducts/materials
- Theworkcarriedoutincludedfulldampproofingandtimbertreatments.
- Thevendorshouldsupplycopiesof allguaranteessuch as those for damp-proofing,woodtreatment, newwindows, etc.
- Here are some damp-proofingproductswhich canhelpkeepyourhomedryallwinter.
- Specialpaintsaredesignedforspecificpurposessuch asfireretardingor damp-proofing.
- Could theproblembecausedby acoatingof damp-proofing that wasappliedto anoutsidewall?
Parts of buildings: walls & parts of walls
- alcove
- balcony
- baseboard
- cavity wall
- chimney breast
- damp course
- damp-proof
- drystone wall
- Juliet balcony
- lanai
- pebbledash
- plasterboard
- recess
- sconce
- Sheetrock
- wainscoted
- wainscoting
- wallboard
- walled
- woodwork