{"id":21036,"date":"2024-08-28T11:16:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T10:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/?p=21036"},"modified":"2024-10-16T16:16:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T15:16:24","slug":"can-concrete-facing-bricks-be-used-below-the-damp-proof-course-dpc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/blog\/can-concrete-facing-bricks-be-used-below-the-damp-proof-course-dpc\/","title":{"rendered":"Can concrete facing bricks be used below the damp proof course (DPC)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/product-category\/facing-bricks-walling\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Concrete facing bricks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can be used both below and above the damp proof course (DPC), although they cannot be used as the damp proof course itself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The DPC has the key function of preventing the damaging effects of rising damp to a property that is caused by ground moisture moving upwards through the exterior wall. Whilst the low water absorption levels of concrete facing bricks of around 6 to 8% are not low enough to form a damp proof course in their own right, they do help to minimise the DPC\u2019s exposure to groundwater.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are the benefits of using concrete facing bricks above and below the DPC?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/product-category\/facing-bricks-walling\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Concrete facing bricks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are an attractive alternative to clay bricks for use as the exterior walls of buildings both above and below the DPC and have many benefits when compared to other choices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Low water absorption properties<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Concrete facing bricks have typically low water absorption levels of 6 to 8%, making them suitable for use in areas likely to be exposed to ground water such as beneath the DPC.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High compressive strength<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Concrete facing bricks meet the compressive strength requirements of 22N\/mm<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and continue to gain strength as they age.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fine dimensional tolerances\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The composition of facing bricks and precise manufacturing methods mean they can be produced to fine and more accurate tolerances than clay alternatives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span aria-label=\"Rich text content control\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced possibility of efflorescence<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The concrete facing brick curing process can help reduce instances of efflorescence that can cause unsightly white stains on the surfaces of external walls. During the manufacturing process, Tobermore concrete facing bricks are vapour cured for a minimum of 12 hours. This can significantly reduce the possibility of efflorescence, but it is worth noting that getting rid of efflorescence altogether for either type of bricks discussed here is not possible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Excellent colour retention\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Concrete facing bricks have vibrant colours with excellent colour retention. Like clay bricks they are through coloured, so that chips or damage to the bricks are not easily noticeable, nor do they detract from their visual appearance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>High frost resistance\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High frost resistance properties (F2) of facing bricks make them suitable for use where they will be exposed to water and helps provide house builders with a highly durable solution for external walls.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Craig McBride, Tobermore\u2019s Technical and Product Training Manager, comments: <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cConcrete facing bricks should be manufactured to meet the requirements of BS EN 771-3:2011+A1: 2015 \u2018Specification for masonry units \u2013 Aggregate concrete masonry units (Dense and lightweight aggregates)\u2019. As well as their low water absorption properties, concrete facing bricks can have compressive strengths in excess of 22N\/mm<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and continue to gain strength as they age. The manufacturing method and composition of facing bricks means that they can be produced to fine and more accurate tolerances than the clay alternatives and can be processed to significantly reduce instances of efflorescence. These benefits illustrate why concrete facing bricks can provide housebuilders and architects with a highly durable and functional solution for external walls.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21040 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/benefits.jpg\" alt=\"Using concrete facing bricks below the damp proof course\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/benefits.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/benefits-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/benefits-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/benefits-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/benefits-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/benefits-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/benefits-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Building Regulations and use of concrete facing bricks below DPC <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">As with all construction materials, it is important to follow the relevant standards and best practice guidance when specifying a damp proof course above concrete facing bricks. From a standards perspective, the most relevant document<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is PD 6697: 2019 \u2013 \u2018Recommendations for the design of masonry structures to BS EN 1996-1 and BS EN 1996-2\u2019. Those standards set out codes of practice for the use of reinforced and unreinforced masonry. PD 6687:2019 sets out the key information relevant to the UK market and recommends concrete facing blocks have a minimum compressive strength of 22.5N\/mm<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for most situations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Best practice on installation can be found in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nhbc-standards.co.uk\/5-substructure-ground-floors-drainage-and-basements\/5-1-substructure-and-ground-bearing-floors\/5-1-19-damp-proof-course\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">the National House Building Council (NHBC) technical guidelines<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. This guidance states that the DPC should be positioned at least 150mm above the external finished ground or paving level and be of the correct width and fully bedded and either welded or lapped by a 100mm minimum.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The foundation below the DPC should be properly compacted and prepared to provide a level stable base upon which the concrete facing bricks are laid. Installation instructions from the concrete facing brick manufacturer should always be followed. This will help to ensure that the correct mortar mix is used and that the bricks are installed and bedded in correctly to provide robust layers beneath the DPC with no gaps that could provide a route for water to enter the structure.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where can I get more information on the use and benefits of concrete facing bricks?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Craig comments on the product offering <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tobermore<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWe have an extensive range of facing bricks such as our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/facing-bricks-walling\/kingston\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kingston<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> smooth facing brick and our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/facing-bricks-walling\/lansdowne\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lansdowne<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> rustic effect facing brick. They are manufactured to strict quality standards and have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/resources\/downloads\/?hotlink=1&amp;tax%5Btax_document_types%5D%5B931%5D=931&amp;newfilter=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to verify their environmental performance. Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/product-category\/facing-bricks-walling\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">concrete facing bricks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are in-stock and ready for delivery with over 98% of deliveries to Great Britain arriving on the day of request\u201d.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><strong>For more information, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/contact\/\">contact our sales team<\/a> who will be happy to go through the choices available to you when specifying concrete facing bricks both above and below the damp proof course.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Concrete facing bricks can be used both below and above the damp proof course (DPC),&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":21037,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[971],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21036","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technical","tax_posts_products-walling-masonry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Can concrete facing bricks be used below the damp proof course (DPC)? 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