Visqueen Radon R400 Membrane
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BBA Agrément Certificate
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Co-polymer thermoplastic radon membrane.
Application
- Used to prevent the ingress of radon in both basic and full radon protection areas. The membrane can be positioned within the ground floor construction either above or below the structural floor.
- The product is not intended for use where there is a risk of hydrostatic pressure.
Description
A 0.4 mm thick co-polymer thermoplastic radon gas membrane.
Features and benefits:
- BBA certified - third party accreditation.
- 0.4 mm (1600 gauge) thick - complies with BBA regulations for radon protection membranes in line with BS 8485:2015+A1:2019.
- Red in colour and supplied 4 m x 20 m in a multi-folded roll.
- Increased thickness provides greater impact properties and protection from following trades.
- Conforms to BR 211:2015 - industry guidance for radon protection.
- Multi-folded - easy to handle and transport.
- Also acts as a damp proof membrane.
- Dual jointing methods - lap joints can be taped or heat welded.
- CE Marked to EN 13967:2017.
General information
Color | Red |
Finish | Smooth |
Material | Polyethylene |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 4000 mm |
Width | 20000 mm |
Warranty description | Guidance for specification option: See manufacturer's insurance document for warranty details. Consult manufacturer for further information. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | J40/140 Loose-laid plastics or rubber sheet gas-retardant membranes J40/35 Loose-laid plastics or rubber gas-retardant membranes |
Specification data - Plastics sheets
Purpose | Gas retardance. |
Standard | CE Mark EN 13967:2017. |
Performance characteristics | |
Tensile strength (minimum) | 15 N/mm². |
Tear resistance | 250 N. |
Elongation to break | 400%. |
Resistant to underground gases | Radon. |
Water vapour resistance (minimum) | 941 MN·s/g. |
Fire performance | F class. |
Third-party certification | British Board of Agrément (BBA) Certificate. |
Form | Multi-folded roll. |
Physical properties | |
Dimensions | |
Thickness (minimum) | 0.4 mm. |
Width (minimum) | 4 m. |
Roll length (minimum) | 20 m. |
Recycled content | None – virgin material. |
Radon permeability | 8x10(-12) m²/s. |
Radon transmittance | 21x10(-9) m/s. |
Joint strength | 245 N. |
Impact resistance | 200 mm. |
Application temperature | Guidance for specification option: Recommended should not be installed below 5°C. |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Polyethylene |
Recyclability | 100% Guidance for specification option: LDPE recycling code 4. |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 0 % |
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 IFC | - | 1 |
 Revit | - | 1 |
Third party certifications
BBA Agrément Certificate
BBA Certificate Visqueen Radon R400 Membrane
Literature
Visqueen Product Guide 2022