Damp Proofing & Membranes delivery in Preston

Which damp proofing can you order in Preston?

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

Sizing your order

An extension in Preston with 16 m of cavity wall needs DPC in both leaves: about 2 rolls in 30 m lengths once laps are allowed for. A 15 m² floor slab needs about 17.2 m² of DPM including laps, which is 1 roll of 4 × 25 m sheeting.

Before your Preston delivery arrives

Rolls are light enough to travel with a mixed load and are handed off at the kerb. Preston 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.
• In summer Preston gets around 17h 06m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Choosing 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.

Damp Proofing & Membranes questions

Do you deliver damp proofing to Preston?

Yes. We deliver across Preston, including PR1, PR0, PR2, PR5. Preston is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Preston?

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.

Do you supply cavity trays?

Yes, with stop ends and weep vents for openings and abutments.