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[WAZZY786]

Hi i am currently having my porch extended and dwarf wall have been built to the side to join to the existing house together with row of bricks three high on top of which door will sit. dwarf wall and row at front dont have any gaps (ie cavities filled with bricks).

The bricklayer has however not put any damp proofing down -- he said i dont need it, but i can help thinking otherwise - please help!

[ICECOLDMELTZ]

The three Brick high' you mention' to which the door frame will sit, does indeed need a damp course. also when the joiner installs the door frame, If it is timber, would normally tack a dpc to the frame. as for the dwarf wall that will be tied in to the porch with 9'' construction. With the norm half bond. hope this helps !

[dcmoore]

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