Damp Proofing & Membranes for sites in Scottish Borders

Which damp proofing can you order in Scottish Borders?

• Radon barriersGas-resistant membranes for areas that need radon protection.
• Cavity trays and stop endsTo direct water out of the cavity over openings.
• Weep ventsFor drainage and ventilation at the base of cavities and over trays.
• DPM sheetingHeavy-gauge polythene membrane under concrete floors.
• Liquid DPM and tankingCoatings for screeds and below-ground walls.

Damp Proofing & Membranes delivered in Scottish Borders towns

• Damp Proofing & Membranes in Hawick
• Damp Proofing & Membranes in Galashiels
• Damp Proofing & Membranes in Peebles
• Damp Proofing & Membranes in Kelso
• Damp Proofing & Membranes in Selkirk

A quick quantity check

An extension in Scottish Borders with 24 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.

Planning the drop in Scottish Borders

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

• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• On busy streets in Scottish Borders, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Damp Proofing & Membranes: choosing well

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.

DPC width

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

In Scotland most building work needs a building warrant from the local authority, assessed against the Building Standards Technical Handbooks.

Damp Proofing & Membranes in Scottish Borders: questions

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 Scottish Borders?

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.

Can I add other materials to my Scottish Borders 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.

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.