We thank HomeBond, Construction House, Canal Road, Dublin for permission to reproduce this advice from HomeBond Issue No. 3 of November 1995
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1. Always incorporate a D.P.C. tray in locations where any
part of a building projects. e.g. Porch roofs, Bay Windows, changes in Roof
Level, all Extensions whether Pitched or Flat roofs
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2. Always incorporate a D.P.C. tray over a Lintel
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3. Always install a Vertical D.P.C. at open reveals
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4. Always provide a D.P.C. to bottom, back and ends of
Brick Cills
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5. Always fix window and door frames behind outer leaf
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6. Always install a full metal tray D.P.C. in a Brick
Built chimney
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7. Always maintain the cavity.
Never use an insulation
that bridges the cavity.
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8. Always keep cavity clean.
Never allow mortar
droppings to bridge cavity.
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9. Always install the D.P.C. a min. of 150 mm above
finished ground level.
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10. Always fill cavity to a level between 150 and 225 mm
below D.P.C.
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