JUTA GP®5+ Gas Barrier - Gas barrier and damp-proof membrane
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BBA Agrément Certificate
Certificate type
Multi-layer composite of virgin polyethylene (PE), giving high resistance to the passage of ground gas and organic vapours.
Application
For use as a gas barrier and damp-proof membrane in concrete ground floors, above and below the slab.
Suitable for the following applications:
- Carbon dioxide and methane affected sites in accordance with BS 8485: 2015 + A1: 2019, and NHBC.
- Radon affected sites in accordance with BRE 211:2015.
- Damp protection in accordance with Building Regulations Part C.
- Low level VOC contaminated sites (site specific assessment required).
- Suitable for use on CS2-CS6 sites, and as a class A/B/C membrane to NF94.
Description
Multi-layer composite of virgin polyethylene (PE), giving high resistance to the passage of ground gas and organic vapours. It also acts as a high performance damp-proof membrane (DPM).
Features and benefits:
- CE marked to EN 13967.
- NHBC Standards compliant.
- Manufactured in accordance with BS 8485.
- BBA approved.
- UKCA marked.
GP®5+ should be installed in accordance with the product installation guidelines, and in accordance with BS 8485: 2015. Gas barrier and damp-proof membrane.
General information
Color | Black Yellow |
Finish | Smooth |
Material | Polyethylene |
Shape | Other |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | 0.5 mm |
Warranty description | 60 year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | J40/35 Loose-laid plastics or rubber gas-retardant membranes J40/140 Loose-laid plastics or rubber sheet gas-retardant membranes J40/20 Loose-laid plastics or rubber sheet damp-proofing J40/120 Loose-laid plastics or rubber sheet damp-proofing D21/350 Gas-retardant membrane D21/38 Gas-retardant membranes |
Specification data - Plastics sheets
Material | Virgin polyethylene (PE). |
Purpose | Gas retardance.Guidance for specification option: Can also be used as a DPM. |
Standard | To BS EN 13967, Type A. |
Third-party certification | British Board of Agrément (BBA) certificate. |
Performance characteristics | |
Tensile strength (minimum) | To EN 12311-2 (A), >300 N/ 50 mm. |
Tear resistance | To EN 12310-1, >230 N. |
Elongation to break | To BS EN 12311-1, >400%. |
Resistant to underground gases | BS EN 13967, Type A sheet.Guidance for specification option:
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Fire performance | Reaction to fire: to BS EN 13501-1, Class E. |
Form | Single-ply. |
Physical properties | |
Colour | Black/ yellow. |
Weight (minimum) | 500 g/m². |
Dimensions | |
Thickness (minimum) | 0.5 mm. |
Width (minimum) | Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Roll length (minimum) | Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Resistance to water penetration | To EN 1928 (A), Pass. |
Resistance to static loading - 20kg load | To EN 12730, >20 kg. |
Impact resistance | To EN 12691-B, 500 mm. |
Puncture resistance | To ASTM D 4833, >160 N. |
Vapour Permeability | Petrol and diesel: BS EN ISO 15105-2, 3.4 x 10-13 /mol/(m²/s/Pa). |
Watertightness | To EN 1928, Pass. Guidance for specification option: After artificial ageing/ against chemicals. |
Accessories | Not required. JUTA GP® DPC. JUTA GP® Primer. JUTA GP® Protection Fleece. JUTA GP® Self Adhesive Membrane (SAM). |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | Czechia |
Country of product manufacture | Czechia |
Material | Polyethylene |
Recyclability | Fully Recyclable |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 0 % |
Third party certifications
BBA Agrément Certificate
BBA GP®5+ Gas Barrier
Literature
GP®5+ Technical Datasheet