damp-proof course

• Слой водонепроницаемого материала в стене у земли, предназначенный для предотвращения подъема влаги через конструкцию за счет капиллярного эффекта.

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.

   Гидроизоляционный слой

   • 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.