Building provided with a damp-proof layer of beams or bricks between concrete sub-floor and timber supra-structure and formed from plastics material

摘要

A building has a damp-proof layer comprising beams 15 formed from recycled plastics material, preferably plastic bags. The beams 15 may be laid onto mastic sealant 17 on top of a concrete base 11. Bolts 14 may be used to secure the beams 15 to the base 11, preferably having counter-sunk heads 16. Gaps may be left between the beams 15 at the corners of the building for drainage eg in a stable. Brick shaped units may alternatively be used. A timber framed building is preferably attached to timber studding 18 bolted 19 onto the top of the beams 11. A conventional damp-proof course 13 may also be used.