FAQ & Handy Tips

Installation Guidelines

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Installation Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

DIY Installation Guidelines

  • The ideal plug spacing is 300-500mm apart, therefore you require 2-3 plugs per meter of wall (per side).
  • The suggested height is 300mm from the floor(or can be placed at height where damp is most prominent).
  • You require a Rotary Hammer Drill & 40mm SDS Max Masonry drill bit (recommended). The 40mm SDS Core bit will also work. This can be hired from most Tool Hire Shops.
  • If possible you should drill straight through the wall, and insert the plugs on either side (for maximum efficiency). For Cavity Walls: drill into the centre cavity of the wall between the front and back layers of bricks (+/- 140mm).

Handy Tips

Try to identify the source of the problem, where possible damp is coming from.

Avoid spending Thousands on Damp-Proofing systems and waterproofing of walls. If the walls are not completely dry, the same problem will re-occur and your plaster will flake again.

Expensive paints are not necessarily the best option for a damp wall, as it is more concentrated and doesn’t allow the wall to “ breathe”. Often less expensive paints are more diluted.

Builders tip

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When building a new wall, use a 40mm PVC pipe as a template for the Damp-Vent holes to avoid having to drill afterwards!

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