Damp Proofing & Membranes delivered to Tynemouth

Our damp proofing range for Tynemouth jobs

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

Estimating your damp proofing

An extension in Tynemouth with 28 m of cavity wall needs DPC in both leaves: about 3 rolls in 30 m lengths once laps are allowed for. A 40 m² floor slab needs about 46 m² of DPM including laps, which is 1 roll of 4 × 25 m sheeting.

Things to check before you order

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.

Before your Tynemouth delivery arrives

Rolls are light enough to travel with a mixed load and are handed off at the kerb. Tynemouth 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.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around NE30 are priced to the exact address.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Damp Proofing & Membranes in Tynemouth: questions

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.

Do you deliver damp proofing to trades and homeowners in Tynemouth?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Do I need a radon barrier?

It depends on where you are. In radon-affected areas building control requires radon protection in new buildings and extensions.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Tynemouth?

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.