Good Morning all,
So I rushed the installation of my DPM membrane to make use of some available concrete.
Lesson learned..
As a result the DPM has a few messy corners & untidy folds. Generally OK on the straights.
Anyway I now need to salvage the situation.
Current build-up. 150mm stone + 50mm sand blinding + DPM + 100mm slab.
On top of this i will install 50mm insulation + 60mm sand/cement screed + tile
I have a few options available to me.
This is a small porch so no building regs required but still looking to do a decent job.
Any thoughts much appreciated.
So I rushed the installation of my DPM membrane to make use of some available concrete.
Lesson learned..
As a result the DPM has a few messy corners & untidy folds. Generally OK on the straights.
Anyway I now need to salvage the situation.
Current build-up. 150mm stone + 50mm sand blinding + DPM + 100mm slab.
On top of this i will install 50mm insulation + 60mm sand/cement screed + tile
I have a few options available to me.
- Cut the DPM to lap 50mm onto the DPC as would 'normally' be done and live with a few untidy areas. The bricklayer should be able to deal with this?
- Cut the DPM just above the slab. Lay a new DPM over the slab and lap it with the DPC as normal. This gives me the advantage of not having to deal with wet concrete in contact on the underside of the insulation.
- Cut the DPM above the slab and lap & tape a new section to tuck more neatly into the DPC
- Cut the DPM and run it to the level of the DPC (but not tucked it).
This is a small porch so no building regs required but still looking to do a decent job.
Any thoughts much appreciated.