Pack of 10 or 50 rods of 180 mm length and 12 mm diameter
| 4½″ thick wall | 42 rods |
| 9″ thick wall | 84 rods |
| 13½″ thick wall | 125 rods |
| 18″ thick wall | 167 rods |
At least 20 years
Part of the Dryzone System
BBA Approved - effective against rising damp for at least 20 years
Outperforms creams, gels and liquids
Quick and simple DIY installation
Proven to work on highly-saturated walls, up to 95% moisture
Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods eradicate rising damp without the need for specialised tools. Safeguard Europe’s uniquely designed fibre rods are easy to use, eliminating the problems with liquid-based DPC by delivering the correct dosage every time with minimal mess and maximum efficacy.
Once installed, Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods treat damp walls with a 100% active ingredient that has been scientifically proven to outperform competing Damp Proof Courses.
Approved by the British Board of Agrèment and the German WTA, Dryrod always delivers the exact dose needed to fully dry out alkaline, neutral and even highly porous mortar walls.
BBA testing found Dryrod highly effective especially in older masonry, cavity walls, rubble infill, random stone and single skin walls. Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods have been certified as effective against rising damp for up to 20 years after installation.
Once cured, the water repellent material seeps into the wall to form a highly effective barrier to damp. Not only does this fully dry out the damp wall, it stops rising damp from setting back in.
Safeguard Europe’s patented rods carry a powerful water repellent for a mess-free application in just 3 simple steps. Simply Drill into the mortar course with a Dryzone System drill bit. Clear debris from each hole with the simple-to-use Dryrod Hole Clearing Tool. Install by simply pushing a Dry rod into each cavity.
Dryrod Damp-Proofing rods will remove damp from even the most saturated walls by releasing silane concentrate throughout the mortar to dry out the wall and establish a barrier to rising damp. This solution is non caustic, non-flammable and solvent-free, giving you peace of mind throughout the process.
Dryrod Damp-Proofing rods are available in packs of 10 and 50, for 1.2 and 6 metre coverage. Each Damp-proofing Rod comes in a handy 180mm length that can be cut to size with a Dryrod Cutting Tool, ensuring you always have the right length for your wall.
For walls thicker than 9”, multiple rods can be combined. Dryrod can even be installed in cold conditions, offering an all-weather solution to rising damp.
The British Board of Agrèment and the German WTA have certified Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods as effective against the ingress of moisture for up to 20 years. Safeguard Europe's patented Dryrods offers you piece of mind with an effective and rigorously tested Damp Proof Course that stops rising damp in its tracks.
Renovate and protect your home and properties with Dryrod: The Next Generation of Damp Proof Course.
Mark your drill bit to the appropriate depth for the wall you wish to treat. A Dryzone 12 mm Drill Bit is recommended for enhanced debris removal.
Set your SDS drill to rotary hammer mode and attach the suitably marked drill bit.
Identify the lowest horizontal mortar course that is accessible and continuous. Drill holes to the full recommended depth, at regular 120 mm intervals along the wall. As the drill bit approaches the final 40 mm of the intended hole depth, make sure to reduce the pressure you are putting on the drill. Excessive drilling pressure on the rotary hammer setting can result in damage to the far side of the wall.
If debris obstructs the insertion of the damp-proofing rods, the Dryrod Hole-Clearing Tool can be used to ensure the hole is completely clear.
A standard Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rod is 180 mm in length, which is the exact length required to treat a standard 9″ wall. If the wall is thinner than 9″ then cut the rods down until they are 10 mm shorter than the length of the hole. If the wall is thicker than 9″, cut a second rod down until its length is 10 mm less than the excess left after inserting one whole rod.
Fully insert the rods into each hole, ensuring that the rods are recessed approximately 5 mm from the brick face, taking care not to compress the rods against the back of the holes.
Mark your drill bit to the appropriate depth for the wall you wish to treat. A Dryzone 12 mm Drill Bit is recommended for enhanced debris removal.
Set your SDS drill to rotary hammer mode and attach the suitably marked drill bit.
Identify the lowest horizontal mortar course that is accessible and continuous. Drill holes to the full recommended depth, at regular 120 mm intervals along the wall. As the drill bit approaches the final 40 mm of the intended hole depth, make sure to reduce the pressure you are putting on the drill. Excessive drilling pressure on the rotary hammer setting can result in damage to the far side of the wall.
If debris obstructs the insertion of the damp-proofing rods, the Dryrod Hole-Clearing Tool can be used to ensure the hole is completely clear.
A standard Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rod is 180 mm in length, which is the exact length required to treat a standard 9″ wall. If the wall is thinner than 9″ then cut the rods down until they are 10 mm shorter than the length of the hole. If the wall is thicker than 9″, cut a second rod down until its length is 10 mm less than the excess left after inserting one whole rod.
Fully insert the rods into each hole, ensuring that the rods are recessed approximately 5 mm from the brick face, taking care not to compress the rods against the back of the holes.
Hi Tariq,
Thanks for your question. Our technical team will be able to advise the best course of action for your project. Please phone (01403 210204) or email us (info@safeguardeurope.com) with as much info as you can and preferably photos of the area.
Can I use these high up on an internal damp chimney breast wall? Or are they for ground level use only? Thank you
Hi Dean,
Thanks for your question. Please get in touch at 01403 210204 or email us at info@safeguardeurope.com and our technical team will be able to offer you in-depth advice about your project.
Can dry rods be used to resolve penetrating not rising damp on an internal wall? This follows a pipe leak.
Hi Peter,
Thanks for your question. We wouldn't recommend Dryrod for this application, although there are a number of suitable treatments. Have a look at our Dryzone Damp-Resistant Plasters range or give us a call on 01403 210204 to explore your options with our customer services team.
Hi , walls of house are stone and mortar and about 600 mm thick, there is a level mortar bed all the way around at ground level, what product would you recommend
Hi Billy,
Thanks for your question. Please get in touch at 01403 210204 to discuss your options with our technical team.
Can the dry rod damp proofing system be used on an exterior wall when you only have access from the outside
Hi Jamie,
Thanks for your question. This depends on wall type, among other variables. Can you send an email with as much information as possible to info@safeguardeurope.com? Photos would also be helpful. From there, our technical team can give you in-depth advice for your project.
Can I drill holes from outside?
Yes, you can. Get in touch at info@safeguardeurope.com or 01403 210204 for advice on a specific project.
Thanks,
can the dryrods be inserted from the outer wall?
Yes, they can. Get in touch at info@safeguardeurope.com or 01403 210204 for advice on a specific project.
Thanks,
Can Dryrods be used to create a DPC in a wall with black ash mortar?
The composition of black ash mortar — commonly used up until the 1920s — has varying amounts of sand in its composition.
As the active chemicals in Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods require sand to be effective, the effectiveness of a Dryrod DPC in black ash mortar is variable. If you’re planning to install a remedial DPC in black ash mortar, please get in touch for personalised advice.
Once Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods have been installed, how long should I wait before sealing the insertion hole?
For internal installation: The "BS6576: Code of practice for diagnosis of rising damp in walls of buildings and installation of chemical damp-proof courses" recommends that treated walls should be left for as long as possible following DPC treatment in order to allow the wall to dry out as much as possible before replastering.
However, some replastering solutions are not an issue: Drybase Flex, Express System, Oldroyd Xp and Drybase Plaster Membrane are either barriers or not in direct contact with the Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods.
For plaster based solutions like Dryzone Damp Resistant, Fast Set and Hi-Lime Plasters, it is recommended to wait 4-6 weeks to allow the liquid active to fully disperse and avoid any staining of the plaster.
Alternative solutions include:
A dab of Drybase Liquid DPM onto the ends of the rods to prevent the active chemicals spreading onto recently applied plaster.
Plugging the insertion hole with waterproofed mortar.
Plugging the insertion hole with Stormdry XR Mortar Mastic injected into the hole before repointing with mortar.
For external Installation (if the injection has been made externally): Effectively the same as above If using Dryzone DPC cream then DPC plugs can be fitted to the external drill holes.
Can Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods only be inserted into the mortar course in a brick wall? Can they go into any other types of block or substrate?
Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods can be inserted into stone, concrete or thermal / breeze blocks rather than the mortar course. You may choose to do this if the mortar course is too narrow to drill a 12mm hole into, or if the wall is concrete. The drilling centres will need to be reduced to 100mm instead of the usual 120mm spacing to account for the increased density in the substrate.
Can Dryrods be installed from one side only in a solid wall?
Yes, they can be. However, keep in mind that the chemical DPC should be created externally in the first mortar course at least 150mm above the external ground level.
Internally, the chemical DPC should be created in the lowest accessible mortar course above a solid floor, or in the lowest accessible mortar course below the timbers supporting a suspended timber floor. These are both typically lower than standard DPC height.
If the chemical DPC is created from the outside of the wall through to the inside of the wall, or vice versa, it is highly likely that the chemical DPC will be created at an incorrect height which may in turn compromise its performance.
The solution to this challenge may involve the creation of two separate DPCs at appropriate heights in a solid wall. Please contact our technical team for more information about your particular situation.
The active ingredients in Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods that create the DPC dissipate in all directions through the wall once the Dryrod has been inserted.
To create the chemical DPC we only need those chemicals to dissipate horizontally along the mortar course. Dissipation in any other direction does not effectively prevent rising damp.
If the Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods touch either end of the insertion hole, the active ingredients dissipate into the face of the wall, potentially causing staining of the interior plaster / decoration or wall exterior.
Once Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods have been installed, should I see any signs that a chemical DPC has been formed?
No, this is an invisible process. Assuming that the Dryrods have been installed correctly in accordance with our installation guidelines, there should be no signs that the remedial DPC has been formed.
What is the minimum temperature that I can install Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods?
Dryrods should be installed at a minimum temperature of 0°C and up.
It is important not to install them if the temperature is due to drop below 0°C in the next 57 days.
We do not recommend Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods installation in wet frozen walls in cold temperatures as this can affect the dissipation of its active ingredient. It is preferential to wait until the temperatures have risen, the walls have warmed up, and any ice that may have formed in the wall has melted before using Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods to create a chemical DPC.
Once the packet has been opened, how long will Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods remain usable for?
Once the packet has been opened, any unused Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods should be kept in the packet, and the packet itself should be kept in an airtight container or bag. Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods should be used within 3 months once opened.
Both products, if installed correctly into a wall following our preparation and application guidelines, will create an effective DPC.
Due to minor differences in the active chemical process, we recommend that Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods are typically used to create the chemical DPC in a mortar course.
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Can I put Dryrods into brick it self? The motor below the brick has central heating pipes fixed along the length thus thought of drilling holes in the brick. Would this work effectively?