Is it ok to apply bitumen paint to internal brickwork to prevent damp?

Bitumen is a very traditional waterproofer.

However .............

We need more details of the particular problem before saying that bitumen is the answer in your case.

* Where is the brickwork?

* Why is it damp?

* Have you traced the source of the damp?

* What efforts have you made to stop the damp at source?

* What other remedies have been considered?

* In what form were you considering applying the bitumen?

* What sort of bricks are you dealing with?

John