{"id":1339,"date":"2017-08-04T16:50:12","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T15:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=project_page_element&#038;p=1339"},"modified":"2019-10-29T16:56:40","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T16:56:40","slug":"3-reasons-damp-proof-membrane","status":"publish","type":"project_page_element","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/projects\/damp-proofing\/3-reasons-damp-proof-membrane\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons to Choose a Damp Proof Membrane"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Damp proof membrane, or cavity drain membrane, is a quick and easy way to damp proof your home. It can be applied on the inside and outside of your house with little to no surface preparation, which cuts down on installation times.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a great way to fully protect your property from damp, as it can be added after a damp proof course to isolate the new finish from walls that are already damaged by damp. Damp proof membranes could be the answer to your mould and condensation woes, so it&#8217;s vital that you find out all you need to know.<\/p>\n<h3>What can damp proof membrane be used for?<\/h3>\n<p>Damp proof membrane can be used to treat a wide range of problems:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prevent damp walls from spreading to other areas<\/li>\n<li>Prevent salt contamination from spreading<\/li>\n<li>Provide damp proofing under a new slab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure whether damp proof membrane is right for your property, you should ask your damp proofing professional for advice.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_90\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-90\" src=\"http:\/\/damp-proofing.quotatis.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2016\/02\/damp-proofing-membrane-300x265.jpg\" alt=\"damp proofing membrane\" width=\"300\" height=\"265\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-90\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.pinterest.com\/pin\/481674122618830551\/\">Image via Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What is damp proofing membrane made of?<\/h3>\n<p>Damp proof wall membranes are made from a plastic called HPDE along with other types of plastic. They have a thickness of between 0.5mm and 1mm and have studs on them that can range from 1mm to 8mm in size. When the membrane is laid, it creates a cavity known as the &#8216;air gap&#8217; which prevents damp from forming. Some damp proofing membranes have a plain finish so they can be used for a floor, or have a mesh welded on them so they can be rendered and plastered over.<\/p>\n<p>Damp proof membrane is strong and durable, and you can expect it to last for over 30 years. It can deal with structural movement, which will increase the length of time that it lasts.<\/p>\n<h3>How is damp proofing membrane installed?<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_91\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-91\" src=\"http:\/\/damp-proofing.quotatis.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2016\/02\/basementdamproofing-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"basement damp proofing membrane\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-91\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.pinterest.com\/pin\/182255116140575816\/\">Image via Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Damp proof membrane is easy to install, and if you&#8217;re a handy DIY-er you might even feel confident to do it yourself. There are just <strong>5 steps<\/strong> to installing damp proofing membranes:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Cut the membrane to size<br \/>\n <strong>2.<\/strong> Put the membrane to the wall<br \/>\n <strong>3.<\/strong> Fold the damp proofing membrane around the corners<br \/>\n <strong>4.<\/strong> Drill and fit the membrane to the walls, making sure it fits tightly<br \/>\n <strong>5.<\/strong> Apply finish to the membrane<\/p>\n<p>Your damp proof membrane will last longer if you get a professional to do it, and you&#8217;re less likely to have problems during its lifetime. To find up to 4 damp proofers in your area, just use our service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A damp proof membrane is made from plastic and is applied to the inside or outside of your home to prevent damp. It is a simple and quick way to damp proof your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1340,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[59],"class_list":["post-1339","project_page_element","type-project_page_element","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-damp-proofing"],"acf":{"price_time":[{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"Price","price_detail_label":"Approx. \u00a370 - \u00a3100 per square metre","price_sub_detail_label":"Depending on material"},{"acf_fc_layout":"time_limit","time_title_label":"Installation time","time_detail_label":"Approx. 1-3 days","time_sub_detail_label":"Depending on area size"}],"benefits_inconvenients":[{"benefits":"<ul>\n<li>Prevent damp walls from spreading to other areas<\/li>\n<li>Prevent salt contamination from spreading<\/li>\n<li>Provide damp proofing under a new slab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","inconvenients":""}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>3 Reasons to Choose a Damp Proof Membrane - Local Quotes Advice<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A damp proof membrane is made from plastic and is applied to the inside or outside of your home to prevent damp. 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