Type DPC Profiles – Timber Frame/ SIPS
Verified by manufacturer 7 months ago
Semi-rigid polyethylene DPC.
Application
To provide increased DPC protection of details in timber frame construction.
Description
L-shaped semi-rigid polyethylene DPC to protect the plate horizontally and vertically against its inner face and provide a functional damp-proof presence under timber frame construction sole plates and SIPS panels.
Features and benefits:
- Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) free with zero ozone depletion potential (ODP).
- Closely fits the timber without sagging or damage.
- Will not extrude or seep under load.
- Angles: 300 x 300 mm.
General information
Color | Black |
Finish | Textured |
Material | Polyethylene |
Shape | Other |
Length | 2400 mm |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | J40/297 Waterproofing/ damp-proofing/ gas-retardant membrane |
Specification data - Preformed cavity trays
Material | Polyethylene. |
Height | Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Length (effective) | 2400 mm. |
Rise | 108 mm. Guidance for specification option: Corresponds with the timber frame height, additional protective rise can be specified where a double soleplate is used. 150 mm. Guidance for specification option: Corresponds with the timber frame height, additional protective rise can be specified where a double soleplate is used. |
Purpose | Damp-proof membrane. |
PhysicalPropertiesColour | Black. |
Extended profile | Not required. Required. Guidance for specification option: Specify where additional horizontal interfacing with the oversite membrane is required. |
Width (minimum) | 108 mm. Guidance for specification option: L profile. 220 mm. Guidance for specification option: Extended profile. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Recyclability | yes |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 100 % |
Literature
Protecting the Building Envelope Volume 28 (cavity tray, damp proofing, ventilation and cavity closers)