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A damp proof course ( DPC ) is a physical barrier inserted into the fabric of a

building to stop water passing from one place to another. This can be on a

horizontal plane, stopping water rising up from the ground by being sucked up

by the dry masonry above, or vertically to stop water passing from the outside

of a building, though the masonry, to the inside. DPC's have taken many forms

through the ages and one of the earliest forms was to use a layer of slate in the

construction. Slate is still used but the less expensive plastic version ( below

right ) is now more widely used.

Recommended Use:

Used as a non-exposed dampcourse material in brick and blockwork walls and

also

as a concealed flashing around internal window and door frames.

Sizes available

110mm x 30m /50m roll

150mm x 30m /50m roll

230mm x 30m /50m roll

300mm x 30m /50m roll

380mm x 30m /50m roll

450mm x 30m /50m roll

600mm x 30m /50m roll

Special sizes made to order