The use of damp proof course products for masonry walls is required by building regulations. This is to support the prevention of the upward movement of water by capillary action (rising damp), including water transfer within a structure and the downward movement of moisture.
Whilst a DPC can be used to prevent the transfer of water from door sills and window jambs, cavity trays are used to prevent water transfers over items, such as lintels and brick support systems that bridge a cavity.
Structural waterproofing
IKO structural waterproofing solutions are designed to offer damp proof performance for buildings with earth retaining walls, ground floors, and adjacent walls above the ground.
They also deal with water ingress below ground level in order to achieve a watertight environment. This can all be accomplished with our damp proof course (DPC) products, damp proof membranes (DPM), and tanking membranes.
Key benefits to your project
- Decreased water absorption.
- Prevents the formation of cracks in concrete and corrosion of reinforcements.
- Increases the lifetime of solid construction and reduces maintenance costs.
- Prevents dampness within the building and seepages from the walls or ceilings.
- Promotes a healthy environment overall.
Damp proof course
IKO Hyload Copeclose
- Flexible for ease of handling on site.
- Supplied in 1m lengths allowing continuous DPC support.
- Polymeric material provides a stable substrate for the DPC.
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IKO Hyload DPC Jointing Tape
- Black, double-sided bituminous tape in 100mm x 10m rolls.
- Used for bonding overlaps in DPC material and DPC to IKO Hyload preformed cloak units.
- Tailored solutions – a range of essential system components, specifically tailored for use with IKO Hyload.
Damp proof course
IKO Hyload DPC Mastic
- Synthetic rubber mastic adhesive with gap filling properties up to 6mm.
- Supplied in 2.5L tins or 400ml cartridges.
- Can be applied to a wide range of common building materials such as block, concrete, or metal.
Damp proof course
IKO Hyload Pluvex No1 DPC
- Proven performance – tried and tested. The product has been used by the construction industry for over 30 years.
- Excellent mortar bond – when installed in between fresh beds of mortar, the product displays excellent mortar adhesion and bond properties.
- Developed components – as part of the IKO Hyload brand, the product has a full range of system components.
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IKO Hyload Insulated DPC
- Flexible polymeric DPC bonded to insulation that remains flexible when bent and will not crack.
- Maintains thermal properties and does not allow thermal leakage.
- Simple installation and easy to handle with no additional fixings or adhesives necessary.
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IKO Hyload Original DPC
- Proven performance – tried and tested. The product achieved BBA certification in 1967 and has been used by the construction industry for over 50 years.
- Compressive load – the system does not extrude under load, under normal working conditions.
- Robust resistance to impact damage, under normal working conditions.
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IKO Hyload Trade DPC
- Developed components – as part of the IKO Hyload system, the product has a full range of components.
- Compressive load – the system does not extrude under load, under normal working conditions.
- Robust resistance to impact damage, under normal working conditions.
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IKO Hyload Permabit DPC
- Mortar bond – the product displays enhanced mortar adhesion and bond properties under testing.
- Durable – when properly specified and installed, the system, in normal circumstances, will remain effective for the design life of the building.
- BBA approved (Certificate No. 88/1966).