DPM Red - Data Sheet

DPM Red is a three-layer, low density polyethylene membrane with a polypropylene reinforcing grid.

• Manufactured from virgin material, not recycled waste
• High performance damp proof membrane
• Robust jointing and sealing system
• Single wound membrane with zero creases
• Two colour membrane for on-site quality control
• Complies with latest codes of practice as published by CIRIA and BRE

• Ground floor damp proof membrane

• Sand blinding
• Suspended floors
• Ground bearing slabs

DPM Red is typically used as a low density, polyethylene damp proof membrane. The installed product protects the structure against moisture and radon from the ground. The product is suitable for use above or below ground bearing reinforced concrete slabs, and above suspended beam and block floors or precast concrete slabs.

Subject to normal conditions of use DPM Red will provide an effective damp proof membrane and vapour/radon barrier during the lifetime of the building.

J40 Flexible sheet waterproofing / damp proofing Clause 297 Reinforced high performance polyethylene damp proofing. Please consult RIW for further information

The above performance figures are typical values and should not be considered a product specification. * Other roll sizes are available.

RIW produce a range of ancillary products for use with DPM Red which include:

Seal Tape - double-sided self-adhesive butyl tape for sealing between overlaps in the membrane.

Lap Tape - single-sided self-adhesive PVC tape for sealing edges of lapped product.

Preformed pipe collars - flexible collar for sealing around pipe penetrations.

Protection Board – 3mm bitumen board, to prevent damage to membrane after installation.

Sheetseal 9000 DPC - a range of high performance polymeric DPCs and cavity trays for building into masonry. See also our range of below ground waterproofing products for lift pits, basements, etc

All construction should conform with the Building Regulations, Codes of Practice and British Standards in current use at the time the building is being constructed. 

The membrane should be laid on a smooth surface, free from voids, hollows and objects which may damage the membrane. If used below a ground bearing slab, the product may be laid on a sand blinding.

The completed damp proofing system must cover the entire footprint of the building. DPM Red should be unrolled onto the prepared surface, and be smoothed out as necessary. The product must be installed with the red side uppermost. Subsequent rolls should then be lapped onto the previous roll by 150mm, and be sealed using Seal Tape placed centrally in the lap. Lap Tape should then be laid over the edge of the upper sheet, by 50mm, and be adhered down onto the lower sheet. Pipe penetrations should be sealed using Preformed Pipe Collars; sealed to the membrane, and pipe using Seal Tape and Lap Tape. Sheetseal 9000 DPC should be used to provide continuity through the walls, with DPM Red lapped and sealed onto it as required. Damaged areas should be patch repaired as necessary, using similar lapping/sealing details.

Full health and safety instructions are contained on the product material safety data sheets, and these must be referred to before use.

All RIW products can be obtained through Builders Merchants or approved stockists. A list of approved stockists is available from RIW’s offices.

 DPM Red 3m wide x 50m long rolls

Seal Tape 50mm wide x 30m long rolls

Lap Tape 100mm wide x 50m long rolls

Pipe collars (supplied with Jubilee clip) 110mm diameter  / 130mm diameter / 160mm diameter

The rolls must be stacked on a flat surface, kept under cover and protected from sunlight and mechanical damage.

The RIW Technical Department is available to advise on individual projects and to prepare or assist in the preparation of specifications and drawings. A list of experienced applicators of RIW materials is available from RIW’s offices.

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