Dryrod Damp Proofing Rods DPC (10 Pack) - BBA-Approved Rising Damp Treatment in Walls, Stronger Than DPC Injection Creams. Coverage 1.2m

I had a problem with rising damp in a rendered concrete and brick foundation to an external concrete and steel stairs. The damp was causing the steel reinforcement inside the stairs to rust, cracking the concrete with the long-term risk of structural failure. I decided to try Dryrods, even though they designed for inserting into mortar lines. I contacted Safeguard via their website for advice and found them amazingly helpful. They gave excellent support from their technical department, sent product samples to test and followed up by email afterwards. The Dryrods are packed in sealed foil containers in a package displaying excellent instructions showing the easy installation. The base of my stairs is about 1.5 metres square; I could only access three sides so I calculated I needed about 30 rods. The holes at the corners didn’t need to be at the recommended 120mm centres because they extend into the base 210mm, so reducing the number required. I first drilled 8mm x 210mm holes into the concrete then opened them to 12mm. Keeping the drill running I removed and reinserted it several times to clear the holes of debris, so I didn’t need the hole clearing tool. The rods pushed in easily in most cases, but they bent easily if a hole was a bit a tight and it jammed. Once bent it was difficult to insert without enlarging the hole slightly. In some places I couldn’t drill to the full depth, so I cut the rods with a Stanley knife. The off-cuts weren’t wasted because I used them in the other holes. When finished I just filled the holes and painted over. You’ll need rubber gloves when handling the rods. Also the rods have an expiry date so don’t be tempted to buy extra for future use. The job was really easy with no mess. You don’t need any special tools, just a hammer drill with a long 12mm drill (and an 8mm starter drill if you’re drilling into concrete). This has stopped the rising damp! We have had heavy rain since and no sign of any damp. An amazing product from a very customer-orientated company. Thoroughly recommended

Title: Game-changing damp solution—clean, effective, and long-lasting The Dryrod Damp Proofing Rods (10 Pack) are a standout solution for tackling rising damp with minimal mess and maximum impact. If you've dealt with traditional damp treatments—liquids, injections, or disruptive drilling—these rods feel like a breath of fresh air. They’re clean, precise, and engineered for long-term results. Installation is straightforward: drill the recommended holes into the mortar line, insert the rods, and let them do the work. No pumping, no leakage, and no waiting around for messy creams to dry. The rods are pre-dosed and self-regulating, which takes the guesswork out of application and ensures consistent coverage. Performance-wise, they’re excellent. Within weeks, I noticed a significant reduction in damp patches and musty odours. The walls began to dry out steadily, and the improvement was visible and measurable. Because the rods create a chemical barrier deep within the masonry, the protection feels robust and enduring. Each pack covers a decent area, and the product is ideal for DIYers and professionals alike. The instructions are clear, and the process is surprisingly quick for such a powerful treatment. If you're serious about resolving rising damp without the hassle of traditional methods, Dryrod is a smart, modern choice. It’s efficient, discreet, and delivers exactly what it promises.

After watching a you tube video I decided to purchase the dry rods. So easy to use and I also purchased the drill bit to match. Very happy

Excellent product, good instructions and easy to use for dealing with damp. It arrived on time. This was a repeat order as I have used it in several old damp houses

Easy to install and does the job A little more expensive than other damp solutions. Do the job once knowing you will receive satisfactory result

During a long term renovation of a Victorian house I had previously used the 600ml 'sausages' of DPC cream from the same company and found them to be really effective at creating a good damp proof course and drying out walls, but they had two disadvantages - they need a special applicator gun (which varies in price significantly depending on the supplier from £25 up to over £60) and it is also rather messy. These rods solve both these problems, needing no special tools (just a 12mm masonry drill) and being cut to size with a knife. The rods, in packs of 10, are designed to be long enough to use one in every hole you drill at 120mm centres in 9" brickwork, but can be easily cut to shorter lengths for 4 1/2" brickwork which makes them economical to use, with one pack being enough for an 8' (2.4m) length of wall in 4 1/2" brick. There are a couple of bits of advice in use - 1. Check the use by dates on the foil packets when you receive them. The one I was sent only had four months life listed; no problem if using straight away, but if you are not then consider only buying the quantity you need in the short term. 2. Cut the rods to length after putting them in the drilled holes. Even drilling carefully there will always be some variation in depth but more importantly how clear the hole is left. Just putting the rod in and sniping off flush with the wall with a sharp Stanley knife gives the cleanest finish and least waste. Finally it is also worth noting that as well as the 600ml sausages of DPC cream and these rods the company also make a standard mastic size tube of cream in the same material. This is more expensive by volume, but if you only have a small area to do could be a good solution. Thoroughly recommended.

Dampstill rising in wall, so a disappointing purchase

used them seems to be working ok

Wirken überraschend schnell und sind einfach zu verwenden

I was not sure, but the results is : it’s working for us ! Easy to install, and not more humidity coming trough the corner of the wall. I don’t know how long it will last but so far so good

Heb de aanwijzingen opgevolgd, helaas kwam er toch opnieuw optrekkend vocht en daarmee bluisterend stucwerk. Zonde van de moeite achteraf gezien.

Lo compré para probar suerte, por una pared que tenía con humedad desde hacía años y la verdad que hace una semana y se puede apreciar que va saneando la pared.

Ho acquistato il kit Dryrod barriera anti umidità perché avevo un serio problema di umidità di risalita nella parte bassa di un muro di casa. La situazione era diventata davvero fastidiosa: il muro si era gonfiato nella zona inferiore, il colore veniva via facilmente e ogni giorno trovavo sul pavimento quella tipica polvere bianca causata dall’umidità. Esteticamente era brutto da vedere e avevo paura che col tempo il problema peggiorasse ancora di più. Dopo aver cercato diverse soluzioni e letto molte recensioni, ho deciso di acquistare questo prodotto e far eseguire il trattamento dal mio imbianchino di fiducia. Il kit l’ho fornito io direttamente. I lavori sono stati eseguiti il 31 agosto 2025 e oggi, a distanza di quasi due anni, posso finalmente lasciare una recensione davvero basata sull’esperienza reale e sul lungo periodo. Il risultato per me è stato sorprendente. Da quando è stato fatto il trattamento non ho più avuto problemi di risalita. Il muro è rimasto asciutto, non si è più gonfiato, il colore non si è più staccato e soprattutto è sparita completamente quella fastidiosa polvere bianca che trovavo continuamente sul pavimento. La differenza si è vista gradualmente nel tempo, ma la cosa importante è che il problema non si è ripresentato. Ed è proprio questo che mi ha convinta definitivamente della validità del prodotto. Ovviamente è fondamentale che il lavoro venga eseguito correttamente, quindi consiglio di affidarsi a una persona competente per l’applicazione. Nel mio caso l’imbianchino sapeva esattamente come procedere e probabilmente questo ha contribuito molto al buon risultato finale. Una cosa che apprezzo tantissimo è aver evitato interventi molto più invasivi e costosi. Avevo paura di dover affrontare lavori enormi in casa, invece con questo sistema siamo riusciti a risolvere il problema in modo molto più semplice del previsto. Dal punto di vista economico, considerando il risultato ottenuto e il fatto che il problema non si sia più ripresentato nel tempo, per me è stato un acquisto assolutamente conveniente. Consiglio questo prodotto soprattutto a chi nota: – muri gonfi nella parte bassa, – pittura che si stacca, – presenza di polvere bianca o salnitro, – odore di umidità, – oppure segni evidenti di risalita capillare. Naturalmente ogni situazione è diversa e bisogna capire bene la causa dell’umidità, ma per il mio caso specifico il trattamento ha funzionato davvero benissimo. Sono davvero soddisfatta e, tornando indietro, rifarei assolutamente lo stesso acquisto.