Damp Proofing & Membranes delivery in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Choosing from our damp proofing range

• Liquid DPM and tankingCoatings for screeds and below-ground walls.
• DPM sheetingHeavy-gauge polythene membrane under concrete floors.
• Weep ventsFor drainage and ventilation at the base of cavities and over trays.
• Radon barriersGas-resistant membranes for areas that need radon protection.
• DPC rollsPolymer and bitumen damp-proof course in standard wall widths.

Damp Proofing & Membranes delivered in Edinburgh and the Lothians towns

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Working out quantities for your Edinburgh and the Lothians job

An extension in Edinburgh and the Lothians with 36 m of cavity wall needs DPC in both leaves: about 3 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.

Getting damp proofing onto your Edinburgh and the Lothians site

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

• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• On busy streets in Edinburgh and the Lothians, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Things to check before you order

DPC width

Match the DPC width to the wall leaf so it runs the full width of the masonry.

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.

Damp Proofing & Membranes in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions

Where does the DPC go?

Usually at least 150 mm above outside ground level, linked to the floor DPM.

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.

Can you deliver damp proofing to a site with restricted access in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

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.

Do you deliver damp proofing to trades and homeowners in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.