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
The 6 m kit includes:
50 x Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods
1 x Dryrod Procourse Hole Clearing Tool
1 x Dryrod System Drillbit (12mm x 300mm)
1 x Dryrod System Rod Cutting Tool
1 x Stormdry Waterproof Express Repair Mortar (310 ml)
The 12 m kit includes:
100 x Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods
1 x Dryrod Procourse Hole Clearing Tool
1 x Dryrod System Drillbit (12mm x 300mm)
1 x Dryrod System Rod Cutting Tool
1 x Stormdry Waterproof Express Repair Mortar (310 ml)
The 18 m kit includes:
150 x Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods
1 x Dryrod Procourse Hole Clearing Tool
1 x Dryrod System Drillbit (12mm x 300mm)
1 x Dryrod System Rod Cutting Tool
1 x Stormdry Waterproof Express Repair Mortar (310 ml)
The 24 m kit includes:
200 x Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods
1 x Dryrod Procourse Hole Clearing Tool
1 x Dryrod System Drillbit (12mm x 300mm)
1 x Dryrod System Rod Cutting Tool
2 x Stormdry Waterproof Express Repair Mortar (310 ml)
The Dryrod DPC Kit for 6m, 12m, 18m and 24m coverage offers a complete solution for tackling rising damp in masonry. Ideal for homeowners, builders and contractors, this kit ensures quick, simple and mess-free damp-proofing installation.
Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods are patented grooved rods carrying a powerful water-repellent material. Inserted into pre-drilled 12mm holes along the mortar lines, these rods diffuse deeply into damp masonry, curing to form an effective barrier against rising damp. Their simple application requires no specialist equipment, making them suitable for both new and old mortar. With consistent dosing and effectiveness in cold conditions, Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods provide reliable rising damp treatment for your walls.
Stormdry Waterproof Express Repair Mortar is a semi-flexible, polymer-modified mortar for plugging DPC holes. This ready-mixed mortar is easy to apply after Dryrod application to create a waterproof barrier that prevents rain penetration. Great for sealing cracks and repointing masonry joints.
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your question.
The active chemical within the Dryrods does not need moisture to activate/disperse.
As a curative and preventative treatment, the rods can be installed as and when required, taking the following into consideration - It is important not to install them if the temperature is due to drop below 0 degrees c in the next 5 - 7 days and is not rising.
I hope this helps.
Kind regards,
Teigan
Safeguard Europe Ltd.
can i use dry zone damproof rods externaly and how long before i see a difference in my walls
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your question.
Dryrod® Damp-Proofing Rods can be inserted internally or externally in a solid wall; When treating from the outside, a row of holes should be drilled into the mortar course 120mm apart and approximately 150mm above the ground. When treating from the inside, the holes should typically be drilled into the lowest accessible mortar course. However, this depends on the height of the exterior ground level.
If you have any further technical questions, please contact us on 01403210204.
Kind regards,
Teigan
Safeguard Europe Ltd.
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?
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.
Can this be applied to a wall with a cavity?
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your enquiry.
When using Dryrods in a cavity wall, you would need to treat both walls individually and not breach the cavity.
When treating from the outside, a row of holes should be drilled into the mortar course 120 mm apart and approximately 150 mm above the ground.
When treating from the inside, the holes should typically be drilled into the lowest accessible mortar course.
If you have any further questions, please contact us directly and we would be happy to advise.
Kind regards,
Teigan
Safeguard Europe Ltd.
Do they work on old stone built houses ?
Good morning,
Thank you for your enquiry.
You can use Dryrods in Stone built houses as long as there is a consistent mortar course to insert the rods into.
If the wall is thicker than the standard 9" then consideration could be given to using the Dryzone DPC Cream instead.
If you have any further enquiries please do not hesitate to get in touch and let us know.
Kind regards,
Mollie
Safeguard Europe Ltd
are the drill bits provided with your kits for SDS or normal drill/hammer action chucks
Good Afternoon Mike
Thank you for your question.
The drill bit provided in the Dryrod DPC Kits is a 12mm SDS Drill Bit.
Any further questions please contact us on 01403 210204 or email at [email protected].
Kind regards
Jack
Safeguard Europe Ltd
On a single chimney if I drilled around bottom of the chimney before it entered roof. Would dry rods work at eliminating damp going further down? Regards David
Hi David,
Thank you for the query. This is not an application that we have tested therefore we do not recommend using Dryrods in this way.
We hope this helps.
which product is best for rising damp - Cream or Dryrods ?
Hi Mr. Gupta,
Thanks for your question! Both products are designed to prevent and stop rising damp. There can be benefits to using one type over the other depending on the exact nature of your project.
Please email us at [email protected] with the technical details of the building you are treating, and we will be able to advise further.
Hello,
Can I insert both dry rods and dry zone cream in the same hole? Since sometimes I made the holes in the brick cells and I wonder whether the rods are really effective.
Thank you for your answer.
Kind regards.
Alain
Hi Alain,
Thanks for your question. There is no benefit to doing this and we wouldn't recommend it.
Give us a call on 01403 210204 for technical advice on your project.
When using dry rods on 9” external walls, are they inserted from inside the house or outside?
Hi Len,
Thanks for your question.
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 - both of which are typically lower than the height that the DPC would be created at in relation to the external ground level.
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 it's performance.
The solution to this challenge may involve the creation of two separate DPCs at appropriate heights in a solid wall, or that a solution might be identified which involves a level of compromise.
Please get in touch at 01403 210204 for tailored advice based on your exact requirements.
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When is the best time to use the Dryrod system? Should I let the walls dry out over the Summer and then use the rods in Autumn when the rising damp will help distribute the chemical faster and more evenly or now when there is less moisture in the bricks?