Visqueen Ultimate GeoSeal
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DoP
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KIWA BDA
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A robust gas and chemically resistant pre-applied membrane.
Application
- Used with below ground reinforced concrete structures such as basements, retaining walls, lift pits and car parks.
- The barrier also prevents the ingress of harmful levels of volatile organic compounds and hazardous ground gases.
Description
A pre-applied membrane, manufactured using Visqueen’s advanced barrier technology and designed to comply with current guidance on waterproofing, and protection against Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and ground gases. The product is textured on one side to aid adhesion to cast in-situ concrete and available in a large roll format to minimize jointing and for quick installation.
Features and benefits:
- Conforms in full to BS 8102:2022, CIRIA C748 and BS 8485. CE marked (EN 13967).
- Unique pre-applied and gas resistant membrane.
- Excellent VOC and methane barrier resistance.
- Suitable for both tanking and DPM applications.
- Exceptional puncture resistance, no protection required.
- Welding and Visqueen Gas Resistant tape system options.
General information
Color | Grey Black Manufacturer guidanceGrey on upper side, black on reverse. |
Finish | Textured |
Material | Polyethylene Laminate Polymeric |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 41000 mm |
Width | 2440 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 J40/145 Loose-laid weldable polyethylene gas-retardant membranes J40/146 Loose-laid weldable polyethylene gas-retardant membranes with anchors J40/35 Loose-laid plastics or rubber gas-retardant membranes |
Specification data - Plastics sheets
Purpose | Gas retardance. |
Standard | To BS 8485:2015 + A1:2019. |
Performance characteristics | |
Tensile strength (minimum) | 11.9 kN/m. |
Tear resistance | 126.9 N. |
Elongation to break | >500%. |
Resistant to underground gases | Methane.Radon.Carbon dioxide.Benzene.Toluene.Ethyl benzene.O-Xylene.M-Xylene.P-Xylene.Hexane.Vinyl chloride.Tetrachloroethene.Trichloroethene.Naphthalene. |
Water vapour resistance (minimum) | 2385 MN·s/g. |
Third-party certification | BDA Certified. |
Form | Single wound rolls. |
Physical properties | |
Colour | Grey topside with blackunderside. |
Weight (minimum) | 97 kg. |
Dimensions | |
Thickness (minimum) | 1 mm. |
Width (minimum) | 2440 mm. |
Roll length (minimum) | 41 000 mm. |
Product Reference | Visqueen Ultimate GeoSeal |
TensileStrength | 23.6 N/mm². |
Tensile strength CD | 22.4 N/mm². |
Tensile elongation property | 701 %. 706 %. |
Joint strength | 598 N. |
Impact resistance | 750 mm. |
Resistance to static loading - 20kg load | 20 kg. |
Water vapour permeability | 0.063 g/m²/d. |
Water vapour resistance | 2142 MNs/g. |
Application temperature | Guidance for specification option: Recommended should not be installed below 5°C. |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Material | Polyethylene Laminate Polymeric |
BIM objects
NBS BIM Object Standard
This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.
Find out more about the NBS BIM Object Standard.
| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | - | 1 |
 IFC | - | 1 |
Third party certifications
DoP
Tanking CE Visqueen Ultimate GeoSeal Declaration of Performance
DoP
Tanking UKCA Visqueen Ultimate GeoSeal Declaration of Performance
KIWA BDA
Visqueen Ultimate GeoSeal BDA Certificate
Literature
Visqueen Product Guide 2022