damp course

English

Noun

damp course (plural damp courses)

1. (construction) A layer in a wall, foundation etc. which prevents moisture spreading into interior areas.
   • 1985, Peter Carey, Illywhacker, Faber and Faber, published 2003, page 532:

     He knew why the building was so damp. Its damp courses were defective and it was built on top of the tank stream.

   • 2001 June 20, Anna Tims, The Guardian:

     Sincerest apologies from Everest, which admits that a damp course was, by an extraordinary oversight, not included.

Synonyms

• damp-proof course, DPC