Question

Damp prevention in timber flooring can be prevented by providing a DPC layer above the flooring.

(a) True

(b) False

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The above asked question is from Types of Ground Floors topic in chapter Floors and Flooring of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) False

Easy explanation: Damp prevention in timber flooring can be prevented by providing a DPC layer below the flooring. This is one of the major problems faced in timber flooring. Another problem faced with timber flooring is its high cost. Because of its high cost, generally, it is not used in residential buildings in India.