Type D Insulated Vertical Damp Proof Course
Verified by manufacturer 7 months ago
Insulated vertical damp proof course.
Application
For use closing cavity walls in the traditional manner.
Description
A vertical profiled damp proof course with integral expanded polystyrene insulation, introducing a thermal break within the cavity wall reveal.
Features and benefits:
- A moulded angle for accurate positioning.
- Purpose made profiles available.
- Can be attached to rear of built-in frames.
- When not attached to frames, the DPC has a degree of rigidity and is self-supporting.
General information
Color | Black |
Finish | Other |
Material | Polystyrene Guidance for specification option: Expanded polystyrene insulation to BS 3837. Polypropylene |
Size | Guidance for specification option: 195 mm width of DPC profiled to produce 20 mm 90° return, 150 mm wide flat and 25 mm splayed end. Non-standard profiles are available to order. |
Length | 2400 mm |
Width | 150 mm |
Height | 25 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | F30/18 Cavity closers F30/180 Cavity closers |
Specification data - Plastics cavity closers
Accessories | Integral insulation.Guidance for specification option: Expanded polystyrene insulation to BS 3837. |
To fit cavity width | Guidance for specification option: Profiles available to suit all cavity dimensions, insert requirements. |
Length (effective) | 2400 mm. |
Execution | Installing vertical dpcs generally. |
Thickness | 1.5 mm. Guidance for specification option: DPC polyethylene. |
Thickness | 25 mm. Guidance for specification option: Expanded polystyrene insulation to BS 3837. |
ThermalConductivity | 0.033–0.038 W/m·K. |
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)