Here is a detailed explanation of the magnetic DPC technology, explaining how it can dry out old walls affected by rising damp non-invasively. Plain English explanations with lots of simple research data about rising damp, breathability (vapour permeability) and how to deal with rising damp in a building-friendly way.
Magnetic DPC – Working Principle, Background, Research Data
- 00:00 – Start
- 00:05 – Introduction
- 02:06 – 1. What is the Magnetic DPC, Overview of DPC Technologies
- 05:00 – 2. Historical Background of the Magnetic DPC
- 07:10 – 3. Research About the Magnetic DPC
- 09:15 – 4. Working Principle of the Magnetic DPC
- 09:39 – 4.1. Rising Damp – Mechanism, Latest Research
- 19:58 – 4.2. Breathability or Vapour Permeability
- 21:18 – 4.2.1. Breathability – Moisture Barriers
- 22:21 – 4.2.2. Breathability – Surface Energies
- 25:57 – 4.3. Two Types of Wetting
- 34:04 – 4.4. How Does the Magnetic DPC Dry the Walls?
- 41:42 – 4.5. Magnetic DPC Construction and Circuitry
- 42:32 – 4.6. Measured Effects in the Wall Fabric
- 44:48 – 4.7. Summarizing the Working Principle
- 45:48 – 5. FAQ – Health & Safety
More information:
- On rising damp: https://www.coreconservation.co.uk/rising-damp-what-is-it/
- On the effect of salts: https://www.coreconservation.co.uk/the-effect-of-ground-salts-onto-masonry/
- On the magnetic DPC: https://www.coreconservation.co.uk/magnetic-dpc-construction/
- Customer testimonials: https://www.coreconservation.co.uk/core-conservation-reviews-customer-video-testimonials/
