The A. Proctor
Group, renowned for providing high quality membrane solutions for controlling
the heat, air, moisture movement in buildings (HAMM), is leading the way with
the development of Fireshield®, a new vapour permeable membrane, which is
designed specifically to improve the fire protection behind cladding.
Fireshield is the
culmination of leading research to produce a vapour permeable membrane with a
fire proof surface, which has a unique composition that actively reacts to
prevent fire taking hold.
The unique coating
of the Fireshield actively extinguishes fire rather than just resisting it, and
significantly reduces the formation of droplets and smoke.
The A. Proctor Group Fireshield solution is
classified as Class B, s1 –d0 according to the Euroclass system, which classifies
the reaction to fire performance of building products.
The performance of
Fireshield is in advance of the requirements of the current classification
grading.
Fireshield complies
with BS5250, BS4016 and NHBC requirements for vapour permeable walling
underlays. It is installed and fixed to the substrate in the same manner as
standard breather membranes using mechanical fixings.
Applications
include both commercial and residential buildings including apartments and
student accommodation, as well as Rainscreen cladding and applications in
multiple storey buildings.
