Damp Proofing & Membranes delivery in Wigston

What damp proofing can we deliver to Wigston?

• Liquid DPM and tankingCoatings for screeds and below-ground walls.
• Cavity trays and stop endsTo direct water out of the cavity over openings.
• DPC rollsPolymer and bitumen damp-proof course in standard wall widths.
• Weep ventsFor drainage and ventilation at the base of cavities and over trays.
• Radon barriersGas-resistant membranes for areas that need radon protection.

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.

Delivering damp proofing in Wigston

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

• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.

Quantities: a worked example

An extension in Wigston with 36 m of cavity wall needs DPC in both leaves: about 3 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.

Questions about damp proofing delivery in Wigston

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Wigston?

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 deliver damp proofing to trades and homeowners in Wigston?

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

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.

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.