Damp Course (Noun)
Meaning
A course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the building.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The damp course in the old house had failed, allowing moisture to seep into the walls and cause significant damage.
- To prevent water from rising into the building, a damp course was installed in the foundation walls during construction.
- The architect specified a damp course of plastic sheeting to be laid in the walls of the new building to prevent dampness.
- The builder forgot to include a damp course in the foundation walls, which led to mold and mildew growth inside the house.
- A damp course of bitumen-coated felt was used in the construction of the house to keep the walls dry and free from moisture.