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Order damp proofing for delivery in North Shields

Damp proofing materials stop moisture rising or passing through a building: a damp-proof course (DPC) in the walls and a damp-proof membrane (DPM) under the floor.

SK Trade is a builders' merchant delivering damp proofing into North Shields, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.

Rolls of black damp-proof course and a folded damp-proof membrane on a floor slab

Your North Shields delivery

Daylight
About 7h 10m on the shortest day
Delivering to
North Shields (Tyne and Wear)
Nearby (straight line)
Tynemouth (1 mi), South Shields (1 mi), Whitley Bay (2 mi)
Postcode districts
NE29, NE30
How it arrives
Rolls with a mixed load
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery

Damp Proofing & Membranes we supply in North Shields

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

Before your North Shields delivery arrives

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

  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • In summer North Shields gets around 17h 23m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.

A quick quantity check

An extension in North Shields with 20 m of cavity wall needs DPC in both leaves: about 2 rolls in 30 m lengths once laps are allowed for. A 25 m² floor slab needs about 28.7 m² of DPM including laps, which is 1 roll of 4 × 25 m sheeting.

Getting the right damp proofing

Laps and joints

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

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.

Ordering damp proofing for North Shields: FAQs

Where does the DPC go?

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

Can I add other materials to my North Shields 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.

How soon can damp proofing be delivered in North Shields?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

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Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.

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