Damp Walls? How to Fix Rising Damp | DIY Damp Proof Course
Damp wall treatment. How to fix rising damp with a chemical damp proof course (DPC). In this step-by-step DIY damp proofing tutorial, I'll show you exactly how to install DryRod damp proofing rods to stop rising damp permanently. You'll learn where to drill, how deep to drill, where to position the DPC, and how chemical damp proof courses work to create a waterproof barrier inside your brickwork.
Whether you're dealing with rising damp, damp walls, peeling paint, musty smells, salt contamination, or moisture rising through brick walls, this guide explains how to install a chemical DPC correctly, when to use damp proofing rods instead of cream, and how to achieve a long-lasting repair without paying thousands for a specialist contractor.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 What Causes Rising Damp?
00:49 Installing a Chemical DPC
01:27 How DryRod Works
02:09 Tools You'll Need
04:35 Where to Install the DPC
05:16 Filling the Drill Holes
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Products used in the video -
Damp meter (recommended)
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DryRod damp-proof course kit
Easily the best chemical damp proof course kit you can buy at a great price.
https://amzlink.to/az0z59jTZUFMI
KA Tanking Slurry
My favourite brand and cheaper on this link than Selco or Wickes.
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Fold away work table. Underrated in how useful this is. Comes with clamps as well.
https://amzlink.to/az0f9ikHqc4an
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Handys Property Services
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