Standard

BS 743:1970

Specification for materials for damp-proof courses

Current

Published:

What is BS 743 - Specification for materials for damp-proof courses about?  

BS 743 specifies requirements for the following materials suitable for use in the construction of damp-proof courses: 

  • Lead 
  • Copper 
  • Bitumen
  • Mastic asphalt 
  • Polythene 
  • Slates 
  • Bricks 
  • Materials for mortar 

Who is BS 743 - Specification for materials for damp-proof courses for?  

BS 743 on the specification for materials for damp-proof courses is useful for: 

  • Construction industries 
  • Civil engineers  
  • Architects
  • Contractors 
  • Builders  
  • Designers 
  • Manufacturers of materials for damp proof 

Why should you use BS 743 - Specification for materials for damp-proof courses? 

A damp-proof course (DPC) is a barrier built into a structure to prevent moisture from rising through capillary action, as in the case of rising damp. 

BS 743 specifies materials of mortar that are used for the bedding of damp-proof course materials. BS 743 specifies designation for ordering this will help you with damp-proof course materials for the purposes of an enquiry or order. 

Overall, BS 743 helps you with the composition of the mortar and the workmanship used for bedding bricks and slates for damp-proof courses near ground level.

Product Details
Descriptors
Polyethylene
Lead
Damp-proof materials
Damp-proof courses
Mortars
Bituminous products
Designations
Copper
Waterproof materials
Bricks
Sheet materials
Slate
Construction materials
Bitumens
Marking
Mastic asphalts
ICS Codes
91.100.50 Binders. Sealing materials
91.120.30 Waterproofing
Committee
B/546
International relationships
ISBN
0 580 06214 7
Publisher
BSI