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ICF question - possible DPC Issue ?

  • 25-01-2026 09:39PM
    #1
    omega99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭


    Hi All,

    We are looking at purchasing a second hand house that is relatively new as it was completed a little over a year ago.
    The house was constructed the ICF method and also has MVHR and underfloor heating / heat pump and is A rated.
    Everything looks great however I noticed a unusual damp spot around the front door.
    Looking at the image attached should I be concerned that Damp Proof membranes were not installed correctly when the concrete was poured in the ICF's ?

    Should I be concerned about this ?

    Thanks for your input!

    Front Door moisture.jpeg


Comments

  • #2
    Deagol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,885 ✭✭✭Deagol


    What does engineers report say?

    TBH - it doesn't look like damp from your picture. More like a patch of filler or something after the front door was fitted?



  • #3
    Escapees
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭Escapees


    Agree, it just looks like it was repaired and not painted. Curious though why the door wasn't fitted before any finishing and painting etc., given how new the house is.



  • #4
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,206 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    Could be driving rain from outside judging by the gaps further up

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #5
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,198 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    If the worksmanship on the door install reflects the whole house I’d run a mile



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