Building damp free cavity walls

Good Building Guide 33

BRE, 2015
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Building Supplement

Series

Good Building Guide

Abstract

Shows how to make sure new cavity walls do not suffer from dampness problems, which are common in modern buildings due to faulty design or construction of damp-proofing measures or to wrong choice of material.

Author

Reeves, B. and Scivyer, C.

History

Replaces the guidance published in 1999.

ISBN

9781848064188

Subjects

  • Ventilation/condensation/damp
  • Water penetration
  • Walls/masonry/cavity walls
  • Special subject areas
  • Building structure

Publisher History

BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.

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