Visqueen
has gained third-party approval for its Axiom Uniseal liquid water proofing
membrane.
The
independent BDA Agrément process, recognised by architects, specifiers and
engineers is designed to confirm a product’s suitability for its intended
purpose in the construction market and uses rigorous third-party testing to
test durability and compliance.
Kiwa BDA
has been offering its’ BDA Building Agrément service since 2009 and is one of
the few third-party product certifications that covers both the UK and European
markets. It is also recognised by the National House Building Council (NHBC)
and the Local Authority Building Control organisation (LABC).
Chris
Forshaw, Kiwa BDA Business Manager said of the process; “It is the very
thoroughness of the procedure of inspection, testing and assessment that adds
the value to the Building Agrément service. Factory Production Control is
combined with a consultative and professional technical review to ensure the
product or system is rigorously tested and assessed for fitness of purpose.”
Commenting
on the accreditation, Visqueen’s National Technical Manager Niklas Ullfors
said: “We are delighted to have achieved BDA approval for the Axiom range which
was developed to meticulous standards by Visqueen. It is clear from the demands
of certification that the BDA is the highest technical authority within the
third-party agrément sector, making them the ideal partners for certification
and providing the reassurance to our customers that our products are suitable
for their intended purpose.”
Axiom
Uniseal provides a solution to the many complex demands of below ground
waterproofing and has been formulated to be ideal for masonry applications
including blockwork and irregular detailing work such as wall ties, steel
stanchions and pipe penetrations. It also seals onto other waterproofing
membranes allowing for a complete waterproofing solution.
The result
of in-depth market and a comprehensive development programme, Axiom Uniseal is
fully compatible with Visqueen’s full range of structural waterproofing
products and provides a robust solution for specifiers and end-users.
The Axiom
product range meet all the criteria outlined in the BS8102, the code of
practice for below-ground waterproofing, as well as the latest version of
NHBC’s Chapter 5.4. The range also satisfies the key user requirements
identified by Visqueen’s extensive customer research which specified that
liquid membranes had to be easy-to-use and price competitive, whilst still
delivering a high standard of technical performance.
