Damp Proofing-1 PDF
Damp Proofing-1 PDF
6
PREVENTION OF BUILDING
FROM TERMITE AND DAMPNESS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
Prevention of building from the attack of termite and dampness is one of the
very essential measures which is adopted in all construction works. Damp Proof
Course (D.P.C.) is provided in all the building to prevent the rise of water from
the ground which causes dampness. The dampness caused due to seepage from
roof into the wall is prevented by water proofing of roof.
6.2 OBJECTIVES
• explain the measures taken for prevention of building from the attack of
termites;
• describe termite treatment before construction;
• enumerate the measures taken to prevent the rise of water above the plinth
level which causes dampness.
Fig. 6.1 (a) depicts that foundation on which the load of the load bearing wall
will act. The Fig 6.1 (b) depicts the R.C.C. foundation.
Step 2
If the soil from outside source is brought to fill the foundation space, the soil
should be properly pulverized and mixed with 3 to 5 ltr. of Dermit solution and
it should spread up to 30 cm from the determined area outwardly.
Step 3
Starting from the foundation level and up to plinth level, holes @ 15 cm are
made in the soil extending up to 5 to 7.5 cm. deep. After that @ 5 ltr. per square
meter chemical solution of Dermit of appropriate strength is filled in the holes.
Step 4
Treatment at the joint of wall and floor:- At the joint of wall and floor, Dermit
solution of appropriate strength is applied @ 15 ltr. per. sq. m.
Step 5
Step 6
In the same way the termite prevention treatment should be carried out in walls
above the plinth level.
Above the plinth, at 45o angle holes should be made at every 30 cm on both
sides of the wall and the chemical should be pumped in the holes till the chemical
starts coming out. After this the holes should be filled with cement mortar
(1 : 2)
At places whenever the timber work touches the wall, holes are made and the
Dermit solution made in Kerosene oil is pumped into the 6.0 mm diameter
holes. Hand pump should be used to push the chemical in the holes.
1. Layer of sand
2. Lean concrete
3. D.P.C.
4. Floor
D.P.C. is sometimes made of Cement concrete also. In this the ratio of cement:
sand: stone chips is 1 : 2: 4 to which Damp Proofing Compound is also added.
The method of water proofing at the junction of Parapet and proof is shown in
Figs. 6.4(a), (b) and (c).
Coping
Coping
Roof Slab
D.P.C.
Fig. 6.4(a)
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