Visqueen Low Permeability Gas Membrane
Gas barrier and damp-proof membrane.
Visqueen Low Permeability Gas Membrane offers a safe solution for the protection of buildings against methane, radon, stythe (a gas commonly found from disused mines, also known as blackdamp), when installed in accordance with the relevant codes of practice such as BRE, CIRIA and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Ground Gas Handbook. It is a robust copolymer thermoplastic membrane; for ease of identification on site, the membrane is coloured yellow. The membrane is supplied in 4 x 12.5 m rolls and has a centre fold. It is flexible and is easy to install, and is also suitable for use as a damp proof membrane.
For Installation and test results please see our datasheet.
Quality and Environmental Assurance:
Visqueen's products are manufactured under a Quality Management System approved to ISO 9001: 2008; Environmental System 14001:2004 and BS OHSAS 18001:2007.
Finish | Smooth |
Color | Yellow |
Features | Approved for use in NHBC Amber 1 and Amber 2 applications |
Material | Thermoplastic containing low-density polyethyleneLow density polyethylene (LDPE) |
WarrantyDescription | Refer to BBA Certificate |
Uniclass 2015 | |
CAWS | J40/120 Loose laid plastics or rubber sheet damp proofing J40/140 Loose laid plastics or rubber sheet gas retardant damp proofing J40/20 Loose laid plastics or rubber sheet damp proofing J40/35 Loose laid plastics or rubber gas retardant damp proofing |
Product Reference | Visqueen Low Permeability Gas Membrane |
Accessories | Double Sided Jointing TapeBlue butyl based strip adhesive. Foil Backed Lap TapeSingle sided tape for securing laps in demanding conditions. Gas Resistant Detailing StripSelf adhesive strip for forming complex shapes and junctions. Heavy Duty Protection BoardsFor protecting membranes from damage from following trades. Preformed Pipe Cloak (Top Hat) UnitsFor airtight seals around service pipe penetrations. Preformed UnitFor junctions or complex details. Zedex CPT High Performance DPCCo-polymer thermoplastic dpc suitable for horizontal, vertical or cavity tray applications. |
Standard product features | Size: 4 x 12.5 m as a centre folded sheeting. Thickness: 500 µm (2000 gauge). Colour: Yellow. |
| Platform | Compatible | Version | Certified to |
|---|---|---|---|
 IFC | IFC2X3 | 3 | 1.3 |
 Revit | Revit 2015 | 4 | 1.3 |