damp-proof

British  

verb

1. to protect against the incursion of damp by adding a dampcourse or by coating with a moisture-resistant preparation

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adjective

1. protected against damp or causing protection against damp

   a damp-proof course

Example Sentences

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damp-proof

Sir Peter also says ministers may need to tighten building regulations to ensure that at-risk homes are properly protected - say, by raising plugs, fuse boxes and damp-proof courses.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2016

There shall be constructed on the outside surface of the walls a water-proofing lapping on to the damp-proof course in the foundation walls and extending up to the soil level.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm

This is accomplished by putting under the foundation a solid bed of concrete, and under the foundation walls damp-proof courses.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm

"Millie," went on Fraulein, "is the owner of a damp-proof hold-all for the bath which is a veritable monument."

From Pointed Roofs Pilgrimage, Volume 1 by Richardson, Dorothy Miller

Finished work, especially smooth surfaces, is improved by the application of varnish, and is at the same time rendered damp-proof.

From Practical Bookbinding by Adam, Paul