damp-proof course

• Capa de material impermeable colocada en un muro cerca del suelo para impedir que la humedad ascienda por capilaridad a través de la construcción.

A layer of waterproof material in a wall near the ground, designed to prevent moisture from rising through the structure by capillary action.

1. Building moisture barrierC1formal

   A layer of waterproof material in a wall, usually near the ground, that prevents moisture from rising through the structure.

   barrera antihumedad

   • The house was built with a damp-proof course to protect the walls from rising damp.
   • During the renovation, they installed a new damp-proof course in the basement.
   • A damaged damp-proof course can lead to serious structural problems.