Methods of Damp-proofing There are several methods used for damp-proofing, including: Damp-Proof Course (DPC): A horizontal barrier, often made of impervious material, installed at the base of walls to prevent moisture from rising from the ground. Damp-Proof Membrane: A sheet of material used to create a waterproof barrier, often placed under floors or on walls. Damp-Proof Injection: A process where a water-repellent cream is injected into the walls to create a barrier against rising damp. Damp-

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2.8K views · 79 reactions | MARAE Ep15 Pt01 Housing is a problem in Aotearoa. It costs too much, there aren’t enough and our houses are cold and damp. Add in cyclones and flooding and you have the perfect recipe for disaster. However, a collaborative project between six iwi is supporting whānau in Te Tairāwhiti into emergency housing following cyclone Gabrielle, while at the same time helping others into home ownership. Te kuru o te Marama Dewes with the story. | Marae | Facebook