Novia® Methane Pro gas barrier - Methane gas barrier

A premium specification multi-layer laminate damp proof membrane (DPM) incorporating reinforcement and an aluminium foil core. Novia Methane Pro is approved for Methane gas applications and exceeds the requirements set out in British Standard BS8485 and can be used in radon gas applications or as a high performance damp proof membrane. Novia® Methane Pro carries full CE approval.

All Novia® Methane Pro membrane joints and perimeter edges must be correctly taped and sealed using the two tape sealing system (50mm double sided butyl tape and 60mm metallised 'BOPP' tape) to ensure a fully compliant gas tight seal. The membrane is not suitable for applications where hydrostatic pressure is present i.e. building in to a blockwork or brickwork wall.

Features and benefits:

• BS 8485:2015 compatible methane and CO2 barrier. Also acts as a radon barrier and DPM.
• Sheets and joints tested to ISO 15105-1.
• Complies with BS EN 13967, Type A DPM.
• Tough, tear-resistant and reinforced.
• Multilayer virgin grade polythene laminate with an aluminium foil core.
• Suitable for use in BRE report BR 211-2015 radon applications.
• Installed using the Novia® two tape sealing system.
• Extremely low vapour and methane permeability.
• Must be installed with the blue side down and silver side up.
• Easy visual check: Ensure no blue colour is showing after installation.
• Suitable for use in conjunction with NHBC standards.
• CE marked and CPR compliant. Declaration of Performance available on request.
• Easy to install loose-laid membrane.
• Novia Methane Pro is not suitable for welding.