• 450 gsm damp proof course for domestic construction
• Embossed to assist mortar adhesion
• Remains flexible even at low temperatures
• For horizontal and vertical applications
• Durable, from high-quality reprocessed materials, CE approved
• 100 mm to 450 mm widths x 30 m

First, lay the DPC onto a fresh bed of mortar free from projections that could puncture it, 150 mm above ground on external walls.

Next, keep it lying flat, and where two pieces meet, lap them by at least 100 mm.

Then on internal walls, install it at the base of load-bearing walls and link it with any adjoining DPM.

Finally, follow CP 102 and the good-practice procedures in BS 5628. Partition DPC should be at least the width of the wall.

• Product code: DPC range by width
• Type: 450 gsm embossed damp proof course
• Properties: flexible even in cold, durable, embossed for mortar adhesion
• Use: horizontal and vertical, domestic construction
• Standards: CE approved, EN 14909; install to CP 102 / BS 5628
• Sizes: 100 mm to 450 mm wide x 30 m

What is a damp proof course for?

Forming a barrier in walls that stops ground moisture rising into the structure, in both horizontal and vertical applications.

Why is it embossed?

The embossing assists mortar adhesion, so the DPC keys into the bed rather than creating a slip plane.

Is it flexible in cold weather?

Yes, it remains flexible even at low temperatures, so it is safe and clean to handle on site.

How much should I lap the joints?

Lap joints by at least 100 mm, and on external walls lay the DPC 150 mm above ground on a fresh, projection-free mortar bed.

Which standards apply?

It is CE approved to EN 14909. Install it to CP 102:1973 and the good-practice procedures in BS 5628.

What widths are available?

100 mm, 112.5 mm, 150 mm, 225 mm, 300 mm and 450 mm, all on 30 m rolls.