DAMP PROOF COURSE
Scope of work :
The
work
covered under
this
specifications consists
supplying
and
laying plain cement
concrete or
cement plaster 1:3 as damp proof course with or without waterproofing
admixture with this specification and applicable drawings.
Workmanship :
Surface to receive damp proof course shall be cleaned and carefully wiped to remove all dust, laitance etc. and shall be approved by the Engineer-in-charge Damp proof course shown shall
be cement
concrete as per proportion indicated in
the schedule
or cement plaster in the ratio CM 1:3. Approved water proofing compound @ 2% by weight of cement or
as directed by the manufacturer shall be mixed
in cement mortar for this
concrete or plaster. The damp proof course shall be laid to the full width of the walls and the edges shall be straight, even and truly vertical. Wooden forms shall be used to obtain good edges. No masonry work
shall be commenced on freshly laid damp proof course unless it is cured for
48hours of
its laying
by
curing of
damp proof
course
shall
be continued along
with the masonry work.
Specification for cement, sand, aggregate and water shall be as described herein before for concrete works / cement
plaster.
Mode of measurement :
The work shall be measured in sqm. area actually laid limited to sites as shown in drawing. The rate shall include cost of all the materials, labour etc. and scaffolding (if any).
