In Great Britain we have to put a DPC (Damp Proof Course, Bitumen) in our walls at 6" above external ground level to stop damp rising from the foundations through the brickwork and in to the walls. We also have to put a DPM (Damp Proof Membrane, made of polythene) in the floor construction to stop damp rising through the floor.
I am looking at moving to the USA and building my own house...my question is why dont American houses have either of the above?.
Your earlier questioner seems to be having a 'rising damp' problem... |
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