Fire Rated Breather Membrane
Wall breather membranes (also known as breathable membranes) are an integral element in a building envelope. Designed to combat damp and mould forming in a building, they are installed in external walls to prevent water ingress, but crucially their vapour-permeable quality allows moisture to escape. When constructing buildings over 11m or 18m, using a wall breather membrane with fire rated performance gives added protection against the propagation of fire.
Key Features
A2-s1, d0 Reaction to fire
Lightweight
Fast Track solution
Can be installed from mechanical access equipment
PROTECT FRAMESAFE FR
Ideal For Facades
Protect FrameSafe FR is a high performance, Class A2-s1, d0 flame retardant breather membrane, designed for use on the external side of the frame to integrate with closed jointed façade wall structures on low, medium and high rise buildings.
Featuring an intricately woven glass fibre fabric with a uniquely developed waterproof and fire resistant coating, Protect FrameSafe FR provides a primary line of protection to the whole of the external wall during the construction process and once built ensures a second line of defence against rainwater penetration, whilst offering added protection against the propagation of fire.
Protect FrameSafe FR is an independently fire tested membrane and tape system that achieves a reaction to fire of Class A2-s1, d0, both free hanging and fixed to A1 and A2 substrates.
Benefits
- Designed for use on low and medium rise structures over 11 m as well as tall building applications over 18 m where full rainscreen cladding systems are installed.
- Fully compliant with EN 13501-1 and exceeds requirements in Building Regulations Approved Document B.
- A2-s1, d0 reaction to fire classification to ensure suitability for all building heights.
- Improves the fire performance of the overall wall structure.
- Strong UV stability – exposure up to six months to suit high rise developments.
- Class W2 (no leak) resistance to water penetration.
- High water vapour permeability to help avoid condensation risk.
- UKCA & CE marked.
- Protect FR tape available separately to seal laps for complete system solution.
- Advanced glass fibre fabric composition with added tensile strength and durability.
Data Sheet
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Protect FR Tape
Separate Protect FR tape to be used with the Protect FrameSafe FR membrane is available in 25mm wide x 100m long format for sealing laps. This is third party fire tested as part of a system application with the membrane. For recommended mechanical fixings along with installation and detailing guidance contact our team.
INSTALLATION DETAILS
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