Visqueen Polyethylene DPC
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DoP
Certificate type
Polyethylene damp proof course.
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 |
Warranty description | Guidance for specification option: See manufacturer's insurance document for warranty details. Consult manufacturer for further information. |
Uniclass | |
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 |
Material | Polyethylene |
Recyclability | 100% Guidance for specification option: LDPE recycling code 4. |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 90 % |
BIM objects
NBS BIM Object Standard
This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 IFC | IFC2X3 | 5 |
 Revit | Revit 2015 | 5 |
Third party certifications
DoP
DPC CE Visqueen Polyethylene Damp Proof Course Declaration of Performance
DoP
DPC UKCA Visqueen Polyethylene Damp Proof Course Declaration of Performance
Literature
Visqueen DPC Design Guide
Visqueen Product Guide 2022