Visqueen High Performance Damp Proof Membrane – DPM systems.
How thick is DPM 1000?
0.25mm
Monarflex 1000 Gauge DPM is a loose laid, polyethylene damp proof membrane for horizontal ground supported or suspended slab applications without hydrostatic water pressure. 0.25mm thick and available in 2 x 25 m & 4 x 25 m roll size.
Can you use Visqueen as DPC?
Where a housing grade DPC or a cavity tray system is required, consider the use of Visqueen Zedex Housing Grade Damp Proof Course. Where a high performance DPC is required e.g for commercial or multi storey constructions, use Visqueen Zedex CPT High Performance Damp Proof Course.
Is Visqueen damp proof membrane?
Visqueen EcoMembrane Damp Proof Membrane is manufactured from 100% recycled polyethylene. The product is black in colour and available in three thicknesses: 0.25mm (4m x 25m) , 0.3mm (4m x 25m) and 0.5mm (4m x 12.5m). Manufactured using 100% recycled polyethylene – diverts waste from landfill.
What is Visqueen used for?
It is waterproof, rot proof, and resistant to many chemicals. It is most often used as a vapor and weather barrier in construction and abatement, and can also also be used as painter’s drop cloth or weed barrier. Visqueen comes in a variety of sizes and thicknesses.
Who owns Visqueen?
British Polythene Industries Limited
Visqueen is a brand of polyethylene plastic sheeting (typically low-density polyethylene) produced by British Polythene Industries Limited. It is the registered trade mark of British Polythene Limited in numerous countries throughout the world.
What is 1200 gauge polythene?
This 1200-gauge DPM is a black polyethylene membrane that is loose laid and most often used on solid concrete ground floors. It is ideally equipped to safeguard buildings against moisture, rising water and damp from the ground.
How thick is damp proof membrane?
The membrane is 0.3 mm thick and available in two roll widths.
Can you inject damp proof course?
Also known as wall injection damp proofing, damp proof injection involves drilling a series of holes in the property and injecting the silicone-based damp proof cream. Once this cream has been injected, it diffuses rapidly before curing to form a replacement water-repellent DPC for the affected area.
Do you need DPC in a garden wall?
The DPC at the base of a wall must be constructed from engineering bricks or creasing tiles and should comprise at least two courses as shown. A high bond DPC sandwiched in fresh mortar should be included near the head of the wall. Suitable coping or capping to be selected. Copings are preferred.
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Is DPM Visqueen BBA approved?
DPM Visqueen (1000 gauge) DPM (damp proof membrane) is a black polythene plastic sheet with high tear resistance, great tensile strength and BBA approved. This heavy duty polythene sheeting is suitable as a membrane for use in concrete flooring and complies with local building regulations.
Why choose Visqueen damp proof membrane?
The Visqueen Damp Proof Membrane is also suitable for weed control, groundwork, gravel underlay, temporary shed roof or window repairs, heavy-duty covering and many other home garden jobs. We hope you’ll be pleased with your purchase from George Hill (Oldham) Ltd.
Why choose Visqueen?
As the leading manufacturer of advanced barrier technologies and design-based solutions for specifiers, contractors and builders merchants throughout the UK and Europe, you can count on Visqueen for product quality.
