2nd story timber wall plate on external brick wall, does it need damp course?

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26th April 2013, 09:30 PM
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2nd story timber wall plate on external brick wall, does it need damp course?

hi guys,

firstly apologies if the terminology is wrong (feel free to correct it!)

as the title states, does a 2nd story wall plate (which will have the floor joists bearing on them) resting on the first story external brick wall need damp course?
i can only assume it would as if the bricks get drenched with rain, the water may be soaked into the timber and over time rot..

or am i missing something?

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