What is Visqueen DPM?

Visqueen High Performance Damp Proof Membrane is a robust co-polymer thermoplastic membrane, 0.5mm thick, yellow in colour and supplied 4m x 12.5m in a center folded roll.

What gauge is Visqueen?

1200 gauge
Visqueen EcoMembrane is a 1200 gauge damp proof membrane.

What is Visqueen membrane?

Visqueen Gas Barrier is a multi-layer reinforced polyethylene gas barrier with a 20 micron aluminium foil. The barrier is coloured blue on the upper surface and silver on the reverse. The product is supplied in single wound rolls (not folded), 2m x 50m.

What is 2000 gauge polythene?

Visqueen EcoMembrane® is manufactured from 100% recycled polyethylene suitable for use as a Type “A” damp proof membrane. It is suitable for use below concrete floors where there may be capillary rise of moisture but not where it may be subject to hydrostatic pressure.

What is Visqueen?

Visqueen is a brand of polyethylene plastic sheeting that is usually LDPE. Polyethylene can be recycles and breaks down in the sun if it doesn’t have a UV additive to protect it.

What is Visqueen used for?

Visqueen is used for many purposes. It is commonly used as a temporary tarpaulin, as a drop cloth when painting, to cover concrete as it sets, to line decorative ponds, and to cover the ground before applying stone or wood chips to prevent weed growth.

What is visqueen?

What gauge is DPM?

The DPM thickness is the recommended 300μm and 1200 gauge – this means it effectively prevents moisture from passing from the ground into the property. This provides long term protection to the upper surface of the floor from damage. You should always consider a DPM before installing any flooring.

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Is Vapour Barrier same as DPM?

While damp proof membranes are used under floors to stop damp rising up into the building, vapour control membranes prevent moisture from inside the building creeping into the walls and accumulating in the insulation cavities.

What is visqueen made out of?

polyethylene plastic sheeting
Visqueen is a brand of polyethylene plastic sheeting that is usually LDPE. Polyethylene can be recycles and breaks down in the sun if it doesn’t have a UV additive to protect it.