Visqueen Vapour Barrier - Polyethylene air vapour control layer
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Polyethylene air and vapour control layer
Application
Visqueen Vapour Barrier is an air and vapour control layer (AVCL) and is used in medium condensation risk buildings to reduce the risk of interstitial condensation occurring within the structure as well as improving the airtightness of the building.
Description
A green tinted, semi-transparent polyethylene vapour control layer designed to restrict the passage of warm, moist air from within a building from permeating into the building structure or the roof.
Features and benefits:
- CE Mark EN 13984:2013
- The membrane is supplied in single wound (not folded) 2 x 50 m and 4 x 25 m centre folded roll formats.
- Versatile application.
- Single wound and centre fold roll options - rapid installation.
- Semi-transparent - stud locations visible through membrane.
- Manufactured under a Quality Management System approved to ISO 9001:2015; Environmental System 14001:2015 and OHSAS ISO 45001:2018.
General information
Color | Green |
Finish | Smooth |
Material | Polyethylene |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 50000 mm |
Width | 2000 mm |
Warranty description | Guidance for specification option: See manufacturer's insurance document for warranty details. Consult manufacturer for further information. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H30/261 Air and vapour control membrane H30/30 Air and vapour control membrane H31/261 Air and vapour control membrane H31/45 Air and vapour control membrane H92/780 Air and vapour control layer J21/10 Warm deck roof coating J21/395 Air and vapour control layer J31/30 Laying air and vapour control layer J31/330 Air and vapour control layer J41/10 Reinforced bitumen membrane warm deck roof covering J41/395 Air and vapour control layer J42/10 Warm deck roof covering J42/395 Air and vapour control layer K11/115 Battened plywood floating floor K11/125 Battened particleboard floating floor K11/135 Battened oriented strand board floating floor K11/145 Battened cement-bonded particleboard floating floor K11/20 Battened particleboard floating floor K11/215 Plywood floating floor K11/225 Particleboard floating floor K11/235 Oriented strand board floating floor K11/245 Cement bonded particleboard floating floor K11/25 Particleboard floating floor K11/795 Wall lining on metal framing K20/150 Battened timber board floating floor K20/20 Battened timber board floating floor K21/10 Wood laminate flooring K21/110 Wood flooring K21/111 Wood floating floor K21/115 Wood laminate flooring K21/120 Battened wood flooring K21/130 Battened wood floating floor K21/140 Battened wood laminate flooring K21/145 Composite laminate flooring K21/146 Laminate flooring K21/20 Composite laminated flooring P10/240 Insulation fitted between floor joists P10/310 Air and vapour control layer P10/60 Air and vapour control layer |
Specification data - Plastics sheets
Material | Polyethylene. |
Purpose | Vapour control layer. |
Standard | CE Mark EN 13984:2013. |
Performance characteristics | |
Tensile strength (minimum) | 19 N/mm². |
Tear resistance | 185 N. |
Elongation to break | 560%. |
Water vapour resistance (minimum) | 633 MN·s/g. |
Third-party certification | CE Mark EN 13984:2013. |
Form | Single wound sheet. |
Physical properties | |
Colour | Green. |
Weight (minimum) | 270 g/m². |
Dimensions | |
Thickness (minimum) | 0.3 mm. |
Width (minimum) | 2 m.4 m. |
Roll length (minimum) | 25 m.50 m. |
Recycled content | 50%. |
Product Reference | Visqueen Vapour Barrier |
Accessories | Double-sided bonding tape. Vapour edge tape. Vapour tape. |
Application temperature | Guidance for specification option: Recommended should not be used below 0°C. |
Water vapour transmission | 633 MNs/g |
Water vapour permeability | 0.21 g/m²/d. |
Impact resistance | >250 mm. |
Joint strength | 219 N. |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Polyethylene |
Recyclability | 100% Guidance for specification option: LDPE 4 applies |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 50 % |
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | Revit 2015 | 5 |
 IFC | IFC2X3 | 3 |
Literature
Visqueen Product Guide 2022