damp courseとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

damp course (複数形 damp courses)

1. (construction) A layer in a wall, foundation etc. which prevents moisture spreading into interior areas.
   • 1985, Peter Carey, Illywhacker, Faber and Faber 2003, p. 532:

     He knew why the building was so damp. Its damp courses were defective and it was built on top of the tank stream.

   • 2001, Anna Tims, The Guardian, 20 Jun 2001:

     Sincerest apologies from Everest, which admits that a damp course was, by an extraordinary oversight, not included.