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Suspended Timber Floor DPC Detail

Dont Be at It · 2018-04-23 21:02:41

Hi all, I'm currently getting a suspended timber floor repaired in a period red brick house. The builder is removing rotten wallplate timber and joists and replacing where necessary. The 4 inch wallplate is being underlain by a 4 inch DPC. I've attached some pictures for clarity. Is this sufficient in terms of damp…

23-04-2018 9:02pm

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Dont Be at It

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Hi all,

I'm currently getting a suspended timber floor repaired in a period red brick house.
The builder is removing rotten wallplate timber and joists and replacing where necessary. The 4 inch wallplate is being underlain by a 4 inch DPC. I've attached some pictures for clarity.

Is this sufficient in terms of damp proofing the new timber? Seems a bit 'skimpy' to me...

Thanks

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