Order damp proofing for delivery in Leighton Buzzard

Which damp proofing can you order in Leighton Buzzard?

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

Before your Leighton Buzzard delivery arrives

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

• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around LU7 are priced to the exact address.

Quantities: a worked example

An extension in Leighton Buzzard with 20 m of cavity wall needs DPC in both leaves: about 2 rolls in 30 m lengths once laps are allowed for. A 50 m² floor slab needs about 57.5 m² of DPM including laps, which is 1 roll of 4 × 25 m sheeting.

Getting the right damp proofing

Is radon protection needed?

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

DPC width

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

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.

Damp Proofing & Membranes in Leighton Buzzard: questions

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Leighton Buzzard?

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.

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 Leighton Buzzard?

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.