Dryrod Damp Proofing Rods Pack of 50 are the next generation solution to stop rising damp and damp proofing walls and surfaces. Using uniquely designed fibre rods to create an effective barrier to damp, this product provides a higher level of performance and quicker instillation speed than any other damp treatment currently available.

Key Features

• Made of specially designed water repellent fibre material to tackle and prevent rising damp
• Easy, mess free to use, eliminating the problems with liquid based DPC
• Works on both alkaline, neutral and highly porous mortar
• Simple application, no specialist equipment needed
• Effective against rising damp for up to 20 years
• Can be applied even in cold weather conditions
• 100% active ingredient patented technology

Technical Information

• Provides treatment for 6m of standard 9' wall (rods can be combined for thicker walls)
• Length per rod: 180mm (can be cut to size)
• 50x rods included in pack
• Diameter per rod: 12mm

Installation Instructions

• Ensure that existing damaged and salt contaminated plaster is removed from at least up to 1m above the proposed DPC line or 30 cm above the highest visible line of rising damp
• Drill 12mm wide and excess of 210mm length required for drill depth holes along mortar course
• Ensure the holes are 120-180mm above ground level for external installation and the lowest accessible mortar course for internal installation
• Cut the rods to the appropriate length if necessary
• Insert rods into each drill hole, ensuring the rods are recessed 5mm from the brick face

Approvals

• BBA certified as effective against ingress of moisture for up to 20 years

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.