I am looking to build an outside patio area to the same level as the internal kitchen diner floor.
Finished floor level above dpc.
As the internal floor is yet to be done the dpc installed is 300mm.
If the dpc of the existing building is lower than the finished floor level of the extension timber floor on property and i want a solid floor in the extension will the membrane i put down stop any issue with having the finished floor level above dpc inside.
Finished floor level same as ground level.
Dpc above internal floor.
The floor can be wherever you want it obviously even well below ground level in the case of.
A damp proof course is a barrier usually formed by a membrane built into the walls of a property typically 150 mm above ground level to prevent damp rising through the walls.
The walls are built from concrete blocks and is almost ready for flat roof construction.
This is to reduce the incidence of splashback from rain and to ensure a minimum amount of elevation above standing water that may come about in exceptionally heavy rain or other.
I m currently building a single story extension on my house.
The ground level dpc is actually required to be at least 150mm above the ground level see building regulations for england wales part c section 5 5.
I have measured to the dpc from the current path shown on the image below current sits at just.
Rising damp and some penetrating damp can be caused by faults to or the absence of a damp proof course dpc or damp proof membrane dpm.