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A multi-functional high performance geo-membrane.
A black, robust thermoplastic geo-membrane, 1 mm thick and supplied in single wound rolls (not folded).
Features and benefits:
Color | Black |
Finish | Smooth |
Material | Polyethylene |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 50000 mm |
Width | 1400 mm |
Warranty description | Guidance for specification option: See manufacturer's insurance document for warranty details. Consult manufacturer for further information. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | J44/110 Geomembrane lining J40/297 Waterproofing/ damp-proofing/ gas-retardant membrane |
Classification data | |
Product reference | Visqueen High Performance Urban Drainage System (UDG). |
Material | Polypropylene. |
Purpose | Water resistance. |
Standard | Conforms to the SUDS specification requirements of Appendix C of CIRIA C697 and C753. Suitable for use as an impermeable membrane in a permeable paving systems to BS 7533-13:2009 (System C - no infiltration). |
Performance characteristics | |
Tensile strength (minimum) | To BS EN 12311, MD: 25 N/mm²; CD: 20 N/50mm. |
Tear resistance | To BS EN 12310-1, nail tear MD: 705 N; CD: 745 N. |
Elongation to break | To BS EN 12311, tensile elongation MD: 799%; CD: 848%. |
Water vapour resistance (minimum) | 1171 MN·s/g. Guidance for specification option: To BS EN 1931. |
Fire performance | Reaction to fire to BS EN 13501-1, Class F. |
Form | Loose laid sheet. |
Physical properties | |
Colour | Black. |
Weight (minimum) | 974 g/m². Guidance for specification option: To BS EN 1849-2. |
Dimensions | |
Thickness (minimum) | 1 mm. Guidance for specification option: To BS EN 1849-2. |
Width (minimum) | 1.4 m. Guidance for specification option: To BS EN 1848-2. |
Roll length (minimum) | 50 m. Guidance for specification option: To BS EN 1848-2. |
Accessories | VisqueenPro Detailing Strip, 300 mm x 10 m. Visqueen Top Hat Units. Visqueen TreadGUARD 300, 2 x 75 m. Visqueen 100mm Double Sided Butyl Tape, 100 mm x 15 m. Visqueen NF-Detailing Strip, 300 mm x 10 m. Visqueen NF-150 Lap Tape, 150 mm x 10 m. |
Joint strength | To BS EN 12317-2, 515 N. |
Watertightness | To BS EN 1928 to 60kPa for 24 hours, Pass. |
Impact resistance | To BS EN 12691, 600 mm. |
Water vapour permeability | To BS EN 1932, 0.11 g/m²/day. |
Static load resistance | To BS EN 12730, -20 kg. |
Durability | To BS EN 1296, heat ageing: Pass. To BS EN 1847, chemical resistance: Pass. |
Chemical resistance | To BS EN 14414-A, acids: Pass. To BS EN 14414-B, alkalis: Pass. To BS EN 14414-C, organic solvents: Pass. To BS EN 14414, visual defects: Pass. |
Technical characteristics, other | To BS EN 14415-A, hot water: Pass. To BS EN 14415-B, aqueous alkaline liquids: Pass. To BS EN 14415-C, organic alcohols: Pass. To BS EN 14415, visual defects: Pass. |
Application temperature | The manufacturer recommends that Visqueen High Performance Urban Drainage Geomembrane and all associated system components should not be installed below 5°C. |
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Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Polyethylene |
| Carbon dioxide equivalent | |
Carbon dioxide equivalent, as defined in BS EN 15804 Certified | |
Stage Normalised unit (kg CO₂ eq/kg) Declared unit (kg CO₂ eq/m²) Stage:A1–A3 ('Production stage') Normalised unit : Declared unit : 0.455 Lower emissions | |
Recyclability | 100% |
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