Damp Proofing & Membranes for sites in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

What damp proofing can we deliver to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?

• DPM sheetingHeavy-gauge polythene membrane under concrete floors.
• Weep ventsFor drainage and ventilation at the base of cavities and over trays.
• Cavity trays and stop endsTo direct water out of the cavity over openings.
• Liquid DPM and tankingCoatings for screeds and below-ground walls.
• Radon barriersGas-resistant membranes for areas that need radon protection.

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Working out quantities for your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire job

An extension in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire with 16 m of cavity wall needs DPC in both leaves: about 2 rolls in 30 m lengths once laps are allowed for. A 30 m² floor slab needs about 34.5 m² of DPM including laps, which is 1 roll of 4 × 25 m sheeting.

Before your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire delivery arrives

Rolls are light enough to travel with a mixed load and are handed off at the kerb. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Choosing damp proofing

Laps and joints

DPM and DPC need generous laps and sealed joints; follow the manufacturer's guidance.

Is radon protection needed?

Parts of the UK need radon protection in new buildings and extensions. UKHSA radon maps show the areas; the council's building standards service will tell you what applies.

In Scotland most building work needs a building warrant from the local authority, assessed against the Building Standards Technical Handbooks.

Your questions answered

Can I add other materials to my Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from damp proofing to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

How thick should a DPM be?

1200-gauge polythene, around 300 microns, is a common specification for floor slabs. Your design may call for something different.

Can you deliver damp proofing to a site with restricted access in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

What is the difference between DPC and DPM?

DPC is a strip built into walls to stop damp rising through the masonry. DPM is a sheet laid under a concrete floor slab. They are lapped together so there is no gap.