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  1.  
    What tape do folks recommend to repair DPC sheet?
    It’s a long story but after a power floated concrete slab fail (our friend assured us that he knew what he was doing)
    And several weeks with diamond concrete grinding equipment
    There is damage in a few places around the edges.
    It’s unlikely to ever actually get wet because it’s all on top of EPS
    It’s acting as more of an airtightness layer, so it would be a good idea to fix before progressing on to the internal timber frame.
    Any suggestions welcome!
    Thanks
  2.  
    I think I'd use someone's air-tightness tape. Whether to use it as the repair in itself or to tape on dpc patches could depend on the manufacturer's/seller's advice. What is the dpc like for cleanliness (and thus adhesion)? I suppose you could also use some sort of 'rubber' glue (like puncture repair glue) to adhere patches, and then finish around with A/T tape.
  3.  
    Thanks Nick, it's clean on the back side and it's still at the stage where I can fold it back over the slab to repair it (it comes up vertically between the edge of the slab and the perimeter EPS, then horizontally over the EPS to the existing concrete block wall, then up a bit)
  4.  
    I think I'll try this one, it has some good reviews (and a few bad ones!)

    https://www.screwfix.com/p/everbuild-dpm-polythene-joint-tape-black-20m-x-75mm/713FR?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22605815174&gbraid=0AAAAAD8IdPzQEUc_i6zmgc_gTnwsPeYql&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxo_CBhDbARIsADWpDH4i9kp1dp-TCyJKbfBwA5vKVi54sq3CMTnTmQgWaYAvU_6JrcfPaoMaAkXnEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#product_additional_details_container

    It looks like it's made of the same stuff as DPM but sticky.
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  6.  
    The one time I used supposed DPM jointing tape it was absolutely sh*t! I have no idea what make it was, but from my experience I'd say check carefully before you start whether it really does stick. I ended up folding and 'welting' the joints, which I think is Tony's favoured routine.
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      CommentAuthordjh
    • CommentTimeJun 7th 2025
     
    FWIW, We used Siga Sicrall to hold DPM material over the outside of an opening whilst we were building, and it served very well (it's amazingly sticky) and despite being 'internal' it stood up to the rain very well for many months. I suppose Wigluv would be the closest to an approved product for your use, but it is vapour permeable if that matters.
  7.  
    Thanks for the tips, I’ll try the cheapo one from SFix today and see if it does actually stick. But it has made me think a bit more about what tapes we will need and where.
  8.  
    Just to update, we tried the cheapo tape and it stuck well as long as the DPM was wiped clean of all dust with a damp rag. We were able to stick it both sides in most places. It has the consistency of electrical insulating tape (PVC) but has a serrated edge to make it easy to tear off what you need.
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