Fireshield® is a vapour-permeable and fire-retardant membrane for use on walls behind cladding. The unique coating eliminates fire spread rather than just resisting it. It is installed and fixed to the substrate in the same manner as standard breather membranes using mechanical fixings. Fire-proof surface - unique composition actively reacts to
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Fireshield® vapour-permeable and fire-retardant membrane for use behind wall cladding
Fireshield® is a vapour-permeable walling underlay with an intumescent-coated surface. It is suitable for all walling applications including those in multi-storey buildings. The intumescent coating helps protect the substrate by reducing the risk of fire taking hold and significantly reduces the formation of droplets and smoke. It is installed and fixed to the substrate in the same manner as standard breather membranes using mechanical fixings.
Key features
Unique intumescent coating helps protect the substrate
Vapour-permeable walling underlay for use either directly onto sheathing or insulation
Class B, s1-d0 but performs differently to other similar class products
Complies with BS5250, BS4016 and NHBC requirements for vapour-permeable walling underlays
Ideal for use in rainscreen / façade construction
Suitable for applications over 18m high
BBA, LABC and LABSS certified
Applications
Commercial and residential buildings including apartments and student accommodation, as well as rainscreen cladding and applications in multi-storey buildings.
