Damp Proofing & Membranes delivered to Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Which damp proofing can you order in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?

• Liquid DPM and tankingCoatings for screeds and below-ground walls.
• Cavity trays and stop endsTo direct water out of the cavity over openings.
• DPM sheetingHeavy-gauge polythene membrane under concrete floors.
• Radon barriersGas-resistant membranes for areas that need radon protection.
• DPC rollsPolymer and bitumen damp-proof course in standard wall widths.

Quantities: a worked example

An extension in Kirkby-in-Ashfield 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.

Delivering damp proofing in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Rolls are light enough to travel with a mixed load and are handed off at the kerb. Kirkby-in-Ashfield is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• On busy streets in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

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.

Laps and joints

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

In England, building work is checked against the Approved Documents, for example Part A for structure and Part L for energy efficiency, through your council's building control team or a registered building control approver.

Ordering damp proofing for Kirkby-in-Ashfield: FAQs

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Kirkby-in-Ashfield?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

Can you deliver damp proofing to a site with restricted access in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?

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.

Where does the DPC go?

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

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.