Oldroyd Xv and Xs
Polypropylene cavity drainage membranes for foundation slabs and basement walls
Oldroyd Xs
• Provides waterproofing protection and a ground gas barrier for foundation slabs
Oldroyd Xs is much thicker than conventional damp-proofing membranes and is manufactured from polypropylene. This makes it extremely strong and gives it a high resistance to damage and offers resistance to all chemicals normally found in the ground. The patented 'X' pattern embossed into the membrane makes it easy to cut and fold around complex constructional details and allows for drying shrinkage when concrete is laid on top, reducing the risk of cracking.
As well as protecting against dampness and water ingress, Oldroyd Xs can also provide protection against ground gases such as radon.
Oldroyd Xv
• Protects against groundwater, sulphates and radon and allows constructional moisture to escape
In below-ground waterproofing applications, the primary function of Oldroyd Xv is to divert water away from the basement walls. When used in conjunction with Oldroyd sealing tapes, Oldroyd Xv can act as a barrier against ground gases, such as methane and radon. The main component of the Oldroyd Xv system is a membrane with a thickness of 0.5mm and a characteristic pattern of studs and channels. It is resistant to all chemicals normally found in the soil. When used as part of an externally applied basement waterproofing system, Oldroyd Xv is used in conjunction with an appropriate drainage aggregate. Where this is not possible, the use of Oldroyd Gtx membrane should be considered.
| Material/s: | Polypropylene block polymer, recycled polypropylene block polymer |
| Environmental statement: | yes |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | unrated |
| Environmental certification: | ISO 14001 |
| 3rd party accreditation: | Oldroyd Xv and Xs is covered by BBA certificate number 00/3733 |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | none |
| Quality certification: | ISO 9001:2000 |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | reusable & recyclable |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | Xs & Xv - 56% (min) |
| Life expectancy | unknown |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
virgin plastic; PVC |
| Downloads: | Oldroyd ‘Xv’ datasheet Oldroyd ‘Xs’ datasheet Foundations and Basements Oldroyd Xv and Xs BBA certificate Life Cycle Assessment |
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| Country/s of manufacture: | Norway (using components from Luxembourg, Holland, Belgium, Austria and Germany) |
| UK distribution location: | Horsham, West Sussex |
| Alternative products: | Water & Damp proofing |
| Further information: | The environmental impact of producing plastics |
| Information last updated: | Friday 2nd, May 2008 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |  |
| Manufacturer: | Oldroyd |
| Address: | c/o Safeguard Europe Ltd., Redkiln Close, Horsham, West Sussex. United Kingdom. RH13 5QL |
| Telephone: | 01403 210204 |
| Fax: | 01403 217529 |
| Email: | info@safeguardeurope.com |
| Website: | www.safeguardeurope.com/products/cavity_drainage.php |
| Supply chain availability: | UK agent |
| Supplier: | Safeguard |
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| Email: | - |
| Website: | http://www.safeguardeurope.com/products/cavity_drainage.php |
The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:
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Abiotic depletion | - | Acidification |
| - | Global warming | - | Eutrophication |
| - | Ozone layer deplection | |
Solid Waste |
| - | Human toxicity | - | Radioactivity |
| - | Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity | - | Minerals extraction |
| - | Terrestial exotoxicity | - | Water extraction |
| - | Photochemical oxidation |
*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).
