What is a Visqueen membrane?
Visqueen Vapour Barrier is a green tinted, semi-transparent polyethylene vapour control layer. The membrane is supplied in single wound (not folded) 2.0m x 50m roll format.
Is Visqueen a polythene?
Visqueen is a brand of polyethylene plastic sheeting that is usually LDPE. Engineered plastic is made from virgin resins, not reground plastic.
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 does 300mu mean?
15m x 4m Black (250mu) – (52345) – Each – £31.26. 15m x 4m Black (300mu) – (29831) – Each – £39.98. 25m x 4m Clear (250mu) – (27748) – Each – £59.98. Select from 3 variations. Set your local branch.
What is 1200 gauge Visqueen?
Durable and strong, 1200 gauge Visqueen DPM controls damp and stops moisture and water passing through walls and floors into internal spaces. This product can prevent domestic buildings from experiencing any damp problems which will damage the building, incurring costs to repair and being hazardous to those inside.
What are Visqueen sheets?
Visqueen is a brand of polyethylene plastic sheeting (typically low-density polyethylene) produced by British Polythene Industries Limited. Large (100 × 20 ft) sheets of Visqueen are used during floods to protect levees from wave wash erosion. It is often suggested for use in greenhouses.
What is 1000g polythene?
Protec’s BBA Approved 1000 Gauge heavy duty polythene sheeting is a recycled and fully recyclable heavy duty damp proof membrane (DPM) used to prevent moisture transmission.
What is 500 gauge polythene?
4 Metre Wide Clear Polythene Sheeting – 500 Gauge / 125 Micron. This clear polythene sheeting is ideal as a dust cover during decorating, building or diy work. It is also suitable to use as a waterproof outdoor covering, excellent for temporary roof or window repairs and many other home and garden uses.
What is 1200 gauge polythene?
This 1200-gauge DPM is a black polyethylene membrane that is loose laid and most often used on solid concrete ground floors. It is ideally equipped to safeguard buildings against moisture, rising water and damp from the ground.
What does 250Mu mean?
1000gauge/250Mu – This heavy duty polyethylene is suitable for many applications due to its high. durability. It’s ideal for temporary roof coverings or windows, and is also suitable for use as a damp proof. membrane (DPM). This thickness of polythene is also listed by the health and safety executive as suitable.
What is polythene made of?
Polyethylene plastic: a Carbon-Hydrogen molecule. Polyethylene is made up of ethylene molecules with 2 carbon and 4 hydrogen atoms.
What kind of polyethylene is Visqueen made of?
Visqueen is a brand of polyethylene plastic sheeting (typically low-density polyethylene) produced by British Polythene Industries Limited. It is the registered trade mark of British Polythene Limited in numerous countries throughout the world. It is commonly between 4 and 10 mils (0.004 to 0.01 in./0.1 to 0.25 mm)…
Who is the manufacturer of Visqueen plastic sheeting?
Visqueen is a brand of polyethylene plastic sheeting (typically Low-density polyethylene) produced by British Polythene Industries Limited. It is the registered trade mark of British Polythene Limited in numerous countries throughout the world.
How much does a roll of Visqueen polythene cost?
Visqueen DPM Polythene Data Sheet . Visqueen 2000 gauge Polythene – 12.5mt x 4mt rolls | £ 48.95 per roll
What can I use 2 mil clear Visqueen for?
All with free shipping over $100! We sell standard clear visqueen plastic made from polyethylene in a wide variety of sizes and mils. 2 mil clear is highly economical and is often used as a heavy duty painting drop cloths or as a lightweight dust barrier for non-hazardous projects.