Good morning,
Thank you for your question.
When inserting the Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods internally in a property with a timber suspended floor, you should look to use the lowest accessible mortar course below the timbers. For an external application, insert at least 150 mm above external ground level, but below joist level and below wallplates on sleeper walls.
Where a suspended timber floor is supported on joists and/or a wall plate bearing on, or embedded in, the wall, there is a possibility of decay, particularly where concealed timbers are in contact with the damp wall. The condition of these timbers should be ascertained and remedial action taken if necessary.
Please refer to the diagrams shown in the documents on the download section - Dryrod brochure and the BBA certificate.
If you have any further questions regarding application in your case, please contact us directly on 01403210204 and the technical team will be happy to advise.
Kind regards,
Teigan
Safeguard Europe Ltd.
01403210204.
The image shows the rods being inserted inside about the floor - but the floor looks like it's concrete.
I have a wooden timber suspended floor i'm concerned that the joists would still get damp if we fitted inside like shown.
Would it best to install outside at 150mm for wooden / timber suspended floors? Or will the rods ensure that timber joists do not get damp?