In January 2017, Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods, produced by Safeguard Europe, passed testing by the WTA in Germany.

The rods were developed after three years of intensive laboratory and field testing. They are effective in walls that are highly saturated, very porous and either highly alkaline – such as in new mortar – or with low alkalinity (old mortar). And they can also be installed in warm or cold walls – even when the wall is freezing. Because…

This domestic terraced house in the seaside town of Bournemouth. The house is a traditional brick build with cavity walls and a render on the weather facing external wall.

This section explains the correct way to treat rising damp

Calculations show that the overall risk of condensation is reduced when using the Dryzone Express Replastering System compared with traditional sand:cement replastering systems. However, when using this type of product, due consideration must be given to the overall design to minimise risk of condensation and the recommendations contained in BS 5250:2011 should be followed. 

This section explains the correct way to replaster where necessary

It is a common misconception that damp has a singular cause. The reality is that there are several different types of damp.

Stormdry XR Mortar is also ideal for filling holes drilled to install Dryrod DPC Rods or Dryzone DPC Cream.