Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods 10 Rod Pack

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-lastingThe 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

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.

Perfect for the job I had to do

So far it's only been in a week so no idea if its had any effect, the rods however are a nightmare to install. Drilling the holes is easy, but cleaning them out without the tool they want 25 quid for is a pain. The slightest debris and the rods just get stuck and squish up. For the price I'd expect the tool included. For this reason I've marked the product down, think I prefer the cream