The 300mm IKO Hyload Original DPC Damp Proof Course 20m is a highly flexible polymeric sheet material, designed to prevent the passage of moisture rising from the ground and at all levels. Ideal for damp-proofing a range of materials including brick, block, stone and concrete. Suitable for both solid and cavity wall constructions. Can be used vertically, horizontally and as a cavity tray. This product is resistant to compression under even the heaviest wall loadings, and is easy to handle and install.

Key Features

• Excellent performance under high compressive loads, does not extrude under load or normal working conditions
• Tried and tested within the construction industry, this damp proof course has over 50 years of proven reliability
• Tough and durable, this sheet will remain effective for the design life of your building
• Designed to prevent the passage of moisture rising from the ground and at all levels
• Complete Hyload DPC System, including preformed cloak units and accessories
• Suitable for a range of materials including brick, block, stone and concrete
• Can be used vertically, horizontally and as a cavity tray
• Resistant to impact under normal working conditions
• Good flexibility at low temperatures
• Easy to handle and install

Technical Information

• Width: 300mm
• Length: 20m

Application Instructions

• Installation must follow normal good practice for the detailing of damp proof courses, as set out in the relevant clauses of BS 5628: Part 3: 2001 and must be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
• DPC must extend through the full thickness of the wall or wall leaf, including pointing, applied rendering or other facing material and project beyond the external face by 5mm
• DPCs must be sandwiched between an even bed of wet mortar
• Perforations in adjacent courses of brickwork must be completely filled with mortar
• All lap joints in the DPC must have 100mm overlap and be completely sealed
• Hyload preformed cloak units must be used at stop ends, and all corners and changes in level of cavity trays
• When using DPC with boot lintels or similar constructions, it is recommended that the material be installed following the lintel profile

To find out more about the different types of damp and how to fix it, read our Types of Damp and Tips To Tackle It guide page.