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Visqueen Polyethylene DPC

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Visqueen Third party certifications:
  • DoP

    DoP

    Certificate type

Polyethylene damp proof course.

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Application

Suitable for masonry wall constructions.

Description

A black, flexible, 0.5 mm polyethylene damp proof course (DPC) designed to prevent the passage of moisture in brick and block work from external sources.


Features and benefits:

  • Made from high quality, reprocessed materials to provide a cost effective and durable domestic grade damp proof course.
  • Manufactured to the requirements of BS 6515.
  • Manufactured to British Standard - achieves minimum DPC requirements.
  • Post use recycled content in excess of 90% - diverts waste from landfill.
  • Diamond embossed surface improves mortar adhesion.
  • Minimum DPC standard - cost effective option.

General information

Color

Black

Finish

Embossed

Material

Polyethylene

Shape

Rectangle

Length

30000 mm

Width

100 mm

112.5 mm

150 mm

225 mm

300 mm

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Warranty description

Guidance for specification option:

See manufacturer's insurance document for warranty details. Consult manufacturer for further information.

Uniclass

Pr_25_57_21_64 Polypropylene (PP) damp-proof courses and cavity traysPrimary

CAWS

F30/320 Damp-proof courses – plastics

F30/345 Site-formed flexible sheet cavity trays – plastics

F30/380 Junction cloaks/ stop ends for preformed dpcs/ cavity trays

F30/385 Junction cloaks/ stop ends for preformed dpcs/ cavity trays

F30/46 Damp-proof course – plastics

F30/52 Site-formed flexible sheet cavity trays

F30/58 Preformed dpc/ cavity tray junction cloaks/ stop ends

Specification data - Polypropylene (PP) damp-proof courses and cavity trays

Material

Polyethylene.

Standard

To BS 6515.

Colour

Black.

Product Reference

Visqueen Polyethylene DPC

Accessories

None.

Detailing Strip.

DPC Jointing Tape.

Surface DPC Fixing System.

Length

30 000 mm.

Width

100-1200 mm.

Thickness

0.7 mm.

Tensile strength MD

15 N.

TensileStrength

13 N.

Tensile elongation property

500%.

Resistance to impact

200 mm.

Reaction to fire

F class.

Application temperature

Guidance for specification option:

Recommended should not be used below 5°C.

Resistance to static loading - 20kg load

20 kg.

Water vapour permeability

0.13 g/m²/d.

Sustainability data

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Recyclability

100%

Guidance for specification option:

LDPE recycling code 4.

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

90 %

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Platform Compatible Version
IFC

IFC2X3

5

Revit

Revit 2015

5

Third party certifications

DoP

DoP

DPC CE Visqueen Polyethylene Damp Proof Course Declaration of Performance

DoP

DoP

DPC UKCA Visqueen Polyethylene Damp Proof Course Declaration of Performance

Literature

Visqueen DPC Design Guide

Visqueen DPC Design Guide

Visqueen Product Guide 2022

Visqueen Product Guide 2022

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