When selecting façade building protection solutions for projects across the UK – contractors should take extra precautions to ensure that the correct systems are selected and in line with current building regulations.
illbruck, a true product manufacturer, is delighted to offer their new a range of membranes which exceed current building regulations suitable for projects across the UK. Available via PAL, all of their products and systems offered below, are tested, fully compatible and when installed in line with installation guidance are supported by a full product warranty.
We have Class-A and Class-B membranes available, depending on the needs of your project.
What are Class A FR Façade Membranes?
In the UK, BS EN 13501-1, has become the standard reference in the Building Regulations for classifying the minimum reaction to fire performance for all building materials used in the external envelope of a building.
For a relevant building in England and Wales, the current Building Regulation requires that the materials which become part of an external wall area are Euroclass A2-s1, d0 or A1.
As the building façade plays a critical function within the design of a building, it is always the recommendation of illbruck that Performance Adhesives offers a system which is compliant with UK Building Regulations.
Our recently launched range of FR membranes ensures that there is a suitable solution for all applications – all available to PAL from a single source supplier.
Download the Class A Summary as a PDF.
What are Class B FR Façade Membranes?
Under the new Building Regulations Approved Document B, membranes used as part of the external wall construction above ground level should now achieve a minimum of Class B-s3, d0 to EN 13501-1 ‘Fire classification of construction products and building elements. Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests.’
The European Reaction to Fire classification (Euroclass) system is the common EU standard for assessing the performance of building materials when subject to fire. The performance of all illbruck systems is determined by measuring a comprehensive set of characteristics, including ignitability, flame spread, heat release, smoke production and tendency for producing flaming droplets/particles.
Download the Class B Summary as a PDF.
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Illbruck White Paper ‘Your Guide to Fire Safety Guidance for Building Membrane Design’
To support contractors in understanding the new regulations, and how correct product selection from the range helps to meet them, their new white paper is available to download as a PDF here.
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ME060 FR AVCL Class A2 Vapour and Airtight Membrane
ME060 is a laminated, aluminium foil faced glass fibre reinforced, air and vapour control membrane with a reaction to fire classification of A2-s1, d0 to EN 13501-1.
Usage/purpose
ME060 is used as an air and vapour barrier on the interior side of lightweight steel and timber frame systems. ME060 has an enhanced reaction to fire classification and is highly suited to construction projects designated as ‘relevant buildings‘ as defined in Approved Document B.
Product Benefits
- Class A2-s1, d0 to EN 13501-1.
- Air and vapour tight, can be used to comply with Passiv Haus standards.
- 95% heat reflection. Provides significantly improved energy efficiency.
- Durability – Aluminium, glass fibre reinforced membrane ensures long lasting strength and durability.
Safety data sheet must be read and understood before use.
ME050 FR Breather Membrane (ALU) Class A2, W1 Façade Membrane
ME050 FR Breather Membrane (ALU) is a reflective breather membrane which is A2-s1, d0 in accordance with EN 13501-1 and water resistant to Class W1 in accordance with EN 13859-2. The membrane is supplied with integrated adhesive strips at the top and bottom of the roll, which are used to seal horizontal overlap joints without the requirement for an additional seal tape.
FR Breather Membrane (ALU) ME050 meets the fire performance requirements for membranes installed on “relevant and higher risk” building types as defined in Approved Document B of the Building Regulations for England and Wales.
Used as a full façade breather membrane on new build and refurbishment projects, ME050 is highly breathable, UV resistant, water resistant, air/weathertight, easy to cut and install making it suitable for application within high rise buildings, open claddings, timber and lightweight steel frame constructions, public buildings and off-site construction.
Product Benefits
- Class A2-s1, d0 to EN 13501-1
- Permanently UV-resistant behind partly opened facades or 9 months prior to cladding
- Wind and driving rain resistant
- Highly breathable with an Sd value of 0.08 m
- Highly airtight – Passiv Haus standards can be achieved
- High temperature resistance
- W1 water resistance
- Integrated adhesive strips
Safety data sheet must be read and understood before use.
ME055 FR Breather Membrane (White) Class A1, W2 Façade Membrane
ME055 FR Breather Membrane (White) is a non-combustible and highly vapour permeable breather membrane which is A1 in accordance to EN 13501-1 and water resistant to Class W2 in accordance with EN 13859-2. ME055 FR Breather Membrane (White) meets the fire performance requirements for membranes installed on “relevant and higher risk” building types as defined in Approved Document B of the Building Regulations for England and Wales.
Used as a full façade breather membrane on new build and refurbishment projects, ME055 is highly breathable, UV resistant to 3 months, water resistant, easy to cut and install. ME055 is suitable for application within high rise buildings, timber and light weight steel frame constructions, public buildings and off-site construction.
Product Benefits
- Class A1 to EN 13501-1
- UV-resistant up to 3 months prior to cladding.
- Highly breathable with an Sd value of 0.03 m
- Rain resistant
- High temperature resistance
- W2 water resistance
Illbruck ME010 – FR - ME010 FR Window & Door Sealing Membrane
FR Window & Door Sealing Membrane (ME010) is a vapour permeable polyester, airtight and fully watertight membrane used as a perimeter membrane seal to the external side of glazed units such as windows, doors, and curtain walling. When correctly installed with illbruck FR Membrane Adhesive (SP025), it provides an air and fully watertight seal over the construction joint which remains breathable to enable any trapped incidental moisture or condensation to escape out through to the external side of the wall construction. It can also be used to seal and protect horizontal and vertical linear joints between sheathing boards and the main structure. It is available in a range of pre-cut slit widths from 60 mm to 400 mm wide. When bonded to compatible substrates with a minimum Class A2-s1, d0 fire performance with illbruck FR Membrane Adhesive (SP025), the combined system has been tested and achieves a Class B-s1, d0 fire performance in accordance with EN 13501-1. When tested for water resistance in accordance with EN 1928 with a 2 kPa head of water, FR Window & Door Sealing Membrane (ME010) remains watertight for 24 hours and meets both the criteria for a Class W1 membrane in accordance with EN 13859-2 and the more onerous requirements stated for a Type A water resistant membrane as given in EN 13984. Illbruck’s FR Window & Door Sealing Membrane (ME010) should be used in conjunction with FR Breather Membrane Black (ME014) as a full façade breather membrane. When used together they form a continuous weather and airtight barrier around the full building envelope including structural openings. It is important that FR Window & Door Sealing Membrane (ME010) is installed in the correct orientation with the smooth/coated side always facing outwards towards the external environment.
Usage/purpose
Illbruck FR Window & Door Sealing Membrane (ME010) is a permanently UV stable, specially coated polyester based, airtight and watertight membrane that is compliant with the regulatory requirements for use on ‘Relevant and Higher Risk Buildings’ as described in Approved Document B. FR Window & Door Sealing Membrane (ME010) is available in a range of slit widths to seal the external perimeters of glazed units and curtain walling.
Product Benefits
- Permanently UV-resistant
- Reaction to Fire Class B-s1, d0 when bonded with FR Membrane Adhesive (SP025).
- Easy to apply, fold, and manipulate
- Water resistant to EN 1928 at 24 hours and resistant to wind driven rain.
- Airtight and can achieve Passiv Haus standards.
- Breathable (vapour open)
- High range of in-service temperature resistance
- Environmentally friendly EC1+
- Non branded, plain black finish – suitable for visible applications
Safety data sheet must be read and understood before use.
illbruck SP025 Fire Membrane Adhesive. 600ml Foil
SP025 Fire Membrane Adhesive is chemically neutral and low odour during and after curing. The product is permanently elastic but with a high mechanical strength. SP025 shows a good resistance to UV, weather and ageing and is free from isocyanates and silicone. Suitable for bonding and sealing in construction applications. Façade sealant for external and internal use according to DIN EN 15651-1, Class 20HM. Tested with ME010 Façade UV & Fire membrane to EN 13501-1: Class B-s1, d0. Suitable for bonding illbruck intelligent membrane range (NOT EPDM)