Spacers are inserted along the section to support the wall and compress the bedding mortar.

To finish the job, the mortar joint is re-pointed to create a neat and tidy job that is barely noticeable, and will blend with the surrounding exterior with time.

Brick wall thicknesses of up to 1m can be accommodated, and the technique can also be used on random course stone constructions.

With future home owners facing the responsibility of providing an energy rating on their properties, contractors and architects involved in refurbishment projects can use Dampcoursing’s physical dpc insertion techniques as a sales aid.

Walls suffering from rising damp demand more heating for the constant drying-out process. If this rising damp problem is eliminated, the heating costs fall.

Energy issues aside, rising damp will also be a negative aspect when listed in the soon to be introduced Home Information Packs. Again, the physical insertion dpc can be seen as a positive benefit for prospective buyers of refurbished properties.

While chemical and electro systems have their merits in the battle against rising damp in older properties, Dampcoursing argues that it is the insertion of a physical damp course that guarantees a total solution to the problem.

Whether the walls are constructed of brick or stone, the Dampcoursing technique ensures that an effective physical damp course can be inserted, immediately eliminating the adverse effects of rising damp.

By using bespoke cutting equipment, specialist technicians can create a horizontal groove along the wall. Working in 1m sections, the operatives place a dpc in the groove.