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Visqueen simplifies specification of ground gas venting

With acute land shortages making the need to build on gas contaminated land a growing necessity, Visqueen Building Products is helping to simplify the challenges of specifying hazardous ground gas venting. In line with its commitment to continued innovation, the business has just launched a new gas venting system and complemented it with a comprehensive technical design service and an in-depth specification guide. All three initiatives help to ensure easy compliance with BS8485:2007 and draw on the Visqueen’s extensive expertise as one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of structural

Are you breaking the law?

Visqueen warns against widespread non-compliance with new CPR legislation amongst gas barriers, DPMs and DPCsVisqueen, Europe’s leading manufacturer of high performance, technically advanced building films, is warning that many in the building industry could be falling foul of new CPR legislation. The business is drawing attention to the fact that those involved in reselling, specifying and overseeing the installation of gas barrier systems could be unwittingly breaking the law because of a failure by some manufacturers to correctly CE mark their products. Cameron Yates, product manager

Visqueen launches mobile resource

Visqueen Building Products has launched a new mobile website to make it easier for architects, specifiers and other building industry professionals to access comprehensive information on its products on the move. The new mobile site offers a full range of resources including standard details, datasheets and even installation instructions whilst taking into account the unique search and navigation functionality of mobile browsing. Rachael Barton, marketing communications manager at Visqueen said: "Visqueen recognises that many of our customers including architects, specifiers and

Pandas, Penguins and Pudsey Bear

Staff from Visqueen, Europe's leading manufacturer of building films, have raised hundreds of pounds for BBC Children in Need. On Friday 15th November, some of the team based at the business' Heanor site donned fancy dress and took part in a range of fun activities in order to raise funds for the annual appeal. As well as being sponsored to spend the day dressed as everything from penguins, cats and pandas to pigs, rabbits and cows (not to mention batman, a skeleton and a fencer!), the team of twenty fundraisers also staged quizzes, a raffle and a bake sale. In total, they raised over

Visqueen offers critical information on latest structural and gas protection challenges

To help architects and specifiers stay abreast of the latest structural waterproofing and gas protection challenges, Visqueen Building Products is offering a series of on-going CPD seminars. The one hour seminars, which can take place at the customer’s own premises, provide up-to-the minute, critical information on the latest regulations and best practice techniques relevant to this area of construction. Nik Ullfors, Technical Support Manager at Visqueen Building Products, explains: “As a market leading provider of structural waterproofing and gas protection solutions, Visqueen enjoys an

Jewson to stock Zedex DPC range

Zedex Housing Grade DPC, a market leading high performance damp proofing course from building film manufacturer Visqueen Building Products, has gained favour with another major builders’ merchant. The Zedex range will now be stocked by Jewson, the UK’s leading supplier of sustainable timber and building materials. As part of the new agreement, Jewson has named Visqueen Building Products as a preferred supplier of high performance damp proof courses. The decision by the builders’ merchant to stock Zedex Housing Grade DPC stems from its impressive performance, compatibility with other

Visqueen simplifies CE challenges

Manufacturer of damp proof membranes, damp proof courses and gas barrier systems, Visqueen Building Products has launched a new Essential Guide to CE Marking for Structural Waterproofing and Gas Protection. Drawing on Visqueen’s extensive knowledge as a leading authority on structural waterproofing and gas protection, the 8 page document has been designed specifically to help stockists, engineers and contractors understand their obligations under the new EU Construction Products Regulation. Cameron Yates, Product Manager at Visqueen, explains: “The introduction of the new CE Mark

Step up to the mark with TreadGUARD1500

In line with its commitment to providing high quality solutions to every structural waterproofing need, Visqueen Building Products has added another innovative product to its range. The leading manufacturer of films for the building industry has recently launched TreadGUARD1500, a 100% recycled embossed board specifically designed to protect loose-laid membranes from damage. Developed with a high-compressive strength to offer impressive puncture resistance, the heavy-duty boards can be positioned on top of both gas resistant and damp-proof membranes to effectively protect against

VISQUEEN BUILDING PRODUCTS SHOWS SUPPORT FOR JEWSONS

Demonstrating the strength of its commitment to customers, Visqueen Building Products has announced plans to attend the Jewson Internal Build Exhibition & Suppliers Conference. At the annual event, which takes place on 1st February 2012 at the Harrogate International Centre, the leading manufacturer of high performance building films will showcase its extensive range of gas protection and damp proofing membranes. In particular, staff at the Visqueen Building Products stand (Stand 61) will be promoting its Zedex range of high integrity damp proof courses. Suitable for a wide variety of

VISQUEEN LAUNCHES NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE JOINTING TAPE

In line with its commitment to offering complete solutions to any structural waterproofing or gas protection need, Visqueen Building Products has launched a new, high–performance jointing tape. VisqueenPro Single Sided Jointing Tape replaces Visqueen Girth Jointing Tape and employs a number of advanced features to deliver more than twice the performance of other similar products. “Jointing can be a problematic area when it comes to gas and water protection membranes” explains Cameron Yates, Product Manager at Visqueen Building Products. “Any join can be a weak link in an otherwise robust

Visqueen launch Liquid Gas Membrane

In line with its commitment to providing high quality solutions to every structural waterproofing need, Visqueen Building Products has added another new and innovative product to its range. The leading manufacturer of films for the building industry has recently introduced Visqueen Liquid Gas Membrane – a new solution which offers incredible ease of application especially in complex detailing situations, as well as impressive protection against water and ground gases such as radon, methane and CO2. Supplied in 20 litre tubs and suitable for vertical and horizontal above and below

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