Description
Damp Proof Course (DPC) – 450mm Wide x 30m – Pack of 2 Rolls
Help protect brickwork, blockwork and masonry against rising damp and ground moisture with this 450mm Wide Damp Proof Course (DPC), supplied as a convenient pack of 2 x 30 metre rolls.
Designed for installation within masonry walls, this durable waterproof DPC creates a continuous moisture barrier that helps prevent water travelling upwards through bricks, blocks and mortar.
With a generous 450mm width, this damp proof course is particularly useful for wider wall constructions, foundation details and building applications where standard narrow DPC rolls do not provide sufficient coverage.
450mm Wide Damp Proof Course
A correctly installed Damp Proof Course plays an important role in protecting buildings against rising moisture.
Installed horizontally within brick or block masonry, the DPC creates a waterproof barrier designed to interrupt the movement of ground moisture through porous building materials.
For customers searching for 450mm damp proof course, wide DPC roll, 30m damp proof course, or DPC membrane for brick and block walls, this 2-roll pack provides a practical solution for domestic and trade construction projects.
Product Details
- Product type: Damp Proof Course (DPC)
- Roll width: 450mm
- Roll length: 30m
- Pack quantity: 2 rolls
- Total linear length: 60m across 2 rolls
- Thickness: Approximately 0.4mm
- Weight: Approximately 380g/m²
- Surface: Serrated diamond-cut finish on top and bottom
- Watertightness: Greater than 2kPa
- Low-temperature resistance: Down to approximately -25°C
- Fire classification: Class F
- Flexible and durable construction
- Alkali resistant
- Non-hazardous
- Suitable for brick and block masonry
- Designed for horizontal anti-damp isolation
Helps Prevent Rising Damp
Rising damp occurs when moisture from the ground travels upwards through porous construction materials such as bricks, blocks and mortar.
Without an effective damp-proof barrier, this moisture can eventually reach internal walls and finishes, potentially causing visible damp and long-term building damage.
Installing a suitable DPC within the masonry helps interrupt this moisture movement.
A correctly installed damp proof course can help reduce the risk of:
- Rising damp
- Damp patches on walls
- Moisture penetration
- Mould growth
- Mildew
- Fungal residues
- Damage to plaster
- Peeling paint and wallpaper
- Moisture-related deterioration of masonry
Wide 450mm DPC
At 450mm wide, this DPC provides considerably greater coverage than standard narrow wall damp proof course rolls.
The additional width makes it particularly useful for:
- Wider masonry details
- Foundation walls
- Cavity details
- Large wall junctions
- Structural damp-proofing details
- Specialist construction applications
- Areas requiring greater membrane coverage
The wide format can also be cut where required to suit specific construction details.
Pack of 2 x 30m Rolls
Each pack contains 2 individual DPC rolls, with each roll measuring 450mm wide x 30m long.
This provides a total of 60 linear metres of damp proof course per pack.
The twin-roll pack is ideal for:
- House extensions
- Garages
- Workshops
- Larger building projects
- Long wall runs
- Multiple masonry sections
- Trade construction work
Having two rolls available also provides additional material for overlaps, corners and detailing.
Serrated Diamond-Cut Surface
The DPC features a serrated diamond-cut texture on both the top and bottom surfaces.
This textured finish is designed to improve grip within the mortar bed and help prevent the damp proof course from slipping while bricks or blocks are positioned during construction.
The textured surface helps provide:
- Better mortar grip
- Improved installation stability
- Reduced membrane movement
- Easier brick and block positioning
- More secure placement within the wall
This is a useful advantage compared with completely smooth polythene sheeting.
Suitable for Brick & Block Construction
This damp proof course is designed for horizontal anti-damp isolation in brick and block masonry.
It can be incorporated into a wide variety of wall constructions to create a continuous barrier against rising ground moisture.
Typical applications include:
- Brick walls
- Concrete block walls
- External walls
- Internal masonry walls
- Cavity walls
- Extensions
- Garages
- Workshops
- Garden buildings
- New-build properties
- Refurbishment projects
Durable & Flexible Construction
A DPC needs to provide long-term waterproofing while remaining flexible enough for straightforward installation.
This damp proof course combines both qualities.
Its flexible construction allows the material to be easily:
- Rolled out
- Positioned
- Cut
- Formed around corners
- Installed across wall junctions
- Adapted to construction details
while providing the durability required for permanent incorporation within masonry.
Alkali Resistant
Mortar, concrete and other cement-based building materials are alkaline.
Because damp proof course remains permanently in contact with masonry materials, good resistance to alkaline conditions is important.
This DPC is specified as alkali resistant, helping provide dependable long-term performance within wall construction.
Watertight at Greater Than 2kPa
The membrane has a specified watertightness greater than 2kPa, providing an effective barrier against moisture when installed correctly.
Maintaining a continuous DPC is essential.
Particular care should be taken around:
- Corners
- Wall junctions
- Openings
- Changes in level
- Service penetrations
- Overlapping sections
to ensure there are no unnecessary gaps through which moisture could bypass the barrier.
Resistant to Low Temperatures
This damp proof course is specified as resistant to low temperatures down to approximately -25°C.
This helps the material retain flexibility during cold-weather storage and installation conditions.
Ideal For
The 450mm Wide Damp Proof Course is suitable for a wide variety of construction projects, including:
- New-build properties
- House extensions
- Garages
- Workshops
- Garden rooms
- Outbuildings
- Brick construction
- Block construction
- Foundation details
- Property refurbishment
- Masonry repairs
- General building projects
DPC Installation
Correct installation is essential for effective damp protection.
When fitting:
- Ensure the mortar bed is level and correctly prepared
- Lay the DPC flat without unnecessary creases
- Make sure the membrane covers the required wall width
- Maintain continuity around corners and junctions
- Allow suitable overlaps where separate sections meet
- Avoid puncturing or damaging the DPC
- Bed the membrane securely into the mortar
- Ensure adjoining damp-proofing systems are connected where required
- Follow the project specification and relevant building regulations
Maintaining a continuous barrier is important because breaks or gaps can allow moisture to bypass the damp proof course.
DPC vs DPM – What’s the Difference?
A Damp Proof Course (DPC) and a Damp Proof Membrane (DPM) both protect buildings against moisture, but they are generally used in different parts of the structure.
A DPC is normally installed within walls and masonry to prevent moisture travelling upwards through brickwork or blockwork.
A DPM is usually supplied as a large sheet and installed beneath floors and concrete slabs.
In many construction projects, the two systems are connected to create a continuous damp-proof barrier.
Connect the DPC to the Floor DPM
Where a building also incorporates a floor damp proof membrane, the wall DPC and floor DPM may need to be correctly linked together.
Maintaining continuity between these two systems helps prevent moisture finding a path around the damp-proof barrier.
Always follow the relevant construction specification for the project.
Suitable for New Builds & Refurbishment
The 450mm DPC is suitable for both new construction and appropriate refurbishment work.
It is particularly useful when:
- Constructing new brick or block walls
- Building an extension
- Constructing a garage
- Rebuilding damaged masonry
- Improving damp-proofing details
- Carrying out foundation work
- Completing property renovation
Why Choose 450mm Wide Damp Proof Course?
- Wide 450mm Damp Proof Course
- 30m length per roll
- Supplied as a pack of 2 rolls
- Total 60 linear metres per pack
- Approximately 0.4mm thick
- Approximately 380g/m²
- Serrated diamond-cut surface on both sides
- Helps prevent rising damp
- Designed for brick and block masonry
- Watertight at greater than 2kPa
- Low-temperature resistance down to -25°C
- Flexible and durable
- Alkali resistant
- Non-hazardous
- Suitable for wider wall details
- Ideal for domestic and trade construction
- Suitable for new builds and refurbishment projects
Choose Damp Proof Course 450mm Wide x 30m – Pack of 2 Rolls for a durable, flexible and wide waterproof barrier designed to help protect brickwork, blockwork and masonry against rising damp and ground moisture.
