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There are a range of damp proof course applications available on the market of which high performance rubber products such as EPDM has superseded traditional methods some of which suffered from creep under heavy load and therefor a shorter lifespan. EPDM is used for damp proof course application based on two key properties demonstrated. EPDM has high tensile strength and elongation properties therefore it is resistant to tearing and puncturing. The strength, flexibility and workability provides an efficient method of controlling water penetration into buildings.

Effective damp proofing is now a regulatory requirement for all new buildings, and the first line of defence is always the damp proof course that separates the inside of a building from damp rising up from the ground and into the structure through capillary action.