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Visqueen High Performance Urban Drainage Geomembrane (HP UDG)

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A multi-functional high performance geo-membrane.

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Application

  • Suitable for a variety of geo-membrane applications.
  • Used in the wrapping of underground storm water attenuation crates in heavy duty situations (high water table).

Description

A black, robust thermoplastic geo-membrane, 1 mm thick and supplied in single wound rolls (not folded).

Features and benefits:

  • Multi-functional geomembrane for demanding situations.
  • Resistant to on site damage and puncture under high compressive loads.
  • Easy to detail and install on site.
  • Dual jointing methods - lap joints can be taped or heat welded.

General information

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

Pr_25_57_65_60 Plastics sheetsPrimary
Pr_25_57_51_66 Polymeric membranes

CAWS

J44/110 Geomembrane lining

J40/297 Waterproofing/ damp-proofing/ gas-retardant membrane

Specification data - Plastics sheets

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

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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.

Sustainability data

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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%

Product certifications

BIM objects

BOS

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Platform Compatible Version
IFC
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1

Revit
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1

Product certifications

EPD

EPD

EPD Visqueen Zedex High Performance Damp Proof Courses

Literature

Visqueen Product Guide 2022

Visqueen Product Guide 2022

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