Visqueen EcoMembrane®
Verified by manufacturer 4 months ago
BBA Agrément Certificate
Certificate type
DoP
Certificate type
Damp proof membrane.
Application
For ground floor constructions, positioned above or below the structural floor, to protect buildings against moisture from the ground.
Description
A BBA approved damp proof membrane produced from recycled low density polyethylene (LDPE).
Features and benefits:
- EcoMembrane® is for use as a Type 'A' damp proof membrane as defined by BS EN 13967.
- BBA certified.
- Manufactured using 100% recycled materials.
- Versatile thickness.
- Chemically inert and not affected by acids and alkalis that may be present in the sub-soils.
- High tear resistance helps reduce damage during installation.
- Manufactured under a Quality Management System approved to ISO 9001: 2015; Environmental System ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS ISO 45001:2018.
General information
Color | Black |
Finish | Smooth |
Material | Polyethylene Guidance for specification option: Low-density polyethylene (PE-LD). |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 25000 mm 12500 mm |
Width | 4000 mm |
Warranty description | Guidance for specification option: Warranty details outlined in Visqueen Pl insurance documents. For further details, consult manufacturer. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | J40/120 Loose-laid plastics or rubber sheet damp-proofing J40/20 Loose-laid plastics or rubber sheet damp-proofing |
Specification data - Plastics sheets
Material | Low-density polyethylene (PE-LD). |
Purpose | Damp-proof membrane. |
Standard | CE Mark EN 13967:2017. |
Performance characteristics | |
Elongation to break | 400%. |
Water vapour resistance (minimum) | 586 MN·s/g. |
Fire performance | Grade F. |
Third-party certification | British Board of Agrément (BBA) Certificate, 94/3009. |
Form | Multi-folded.Centre folded rolls. |
Physical properties | |
Colour | Black. |
Dimensions | |
Thickness (minimum) | 0.25 mm.0.3 mm.0.5 mm. |
Width (minimum) | 4000 mm. |
Roll length (minimum) | 12500 mm.25000 mm. |
Recycled content | Fully recycled. |
Product Reference | Visqueen EcoMembrane® |
Accessories | Detailing Strip. Double Sided Jointing Tape. Foil Backed Lap Tape. Heavy Duty Protection Boards. Preformed Pipe Cloak (Top Hat) Units. |
Joint strength | 136 N. Guidance for specification option: 0.25 mm. 169 N. Guidance for specification option: 0.3 mm. 256 N. Guidance for specification option: 0.5 mm. |
Impact resistance | 200 mm. |
Water vapour transmission | 0.36 g/m²/d. Guidance for specification option: 0.25 mm. 0.32 g/m²/d. Guidance for specification option: 0.3 mm. 0.16 g/m²/d. Guidance for specification option: 0.5 mm. |
Application temperature | Guidance for specification option: Recommended that product should not be used below 5°C. |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Polyethylene Guidance for specification option: Low-density polyethylene (PE-LD). |
Recyclability | 100% |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 90 % Guidance for specification option: Minimum of 90%. |
BIM objects
NBS BIM Object Standard
This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.
Find out more about the NBS BIM Object Standard.
| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 IFC | IFC2X3 | 3 |
 Revit | Revit 2015 | 5 |
Third party certifications
BBA Agrément Certificate
BBA Certificate Visqueen Ecomembrane
DoP
DPM CE Visqueen EcoMembrane DPM Declaration of Performance
DoP
DPM UKCA Visqueen EcoMembrane DPM Declaration of Performance
Literature
Visqueen Product Guide 2022