Protect FrameSafe 5000 FR A2 Fire Rated Wall Breather Membrane for open cladding

Description

Protect FrameSafe 5000 FR is a Class A2 fire rated wall breather membrane, designed for use on the external side of the frame to integrate with open joint façade wall structures on low, medium and high rise buildings.

Features & benefits

• Designed for use on low and medium rise structures over 11m as well as tall building applications over 18m where open façade cladding or full rainscreen cladding systems are installed.
• Fully compliant with EN 13501-1 and exceeds requirements in UK Building Regulations Approved Document B & Buliding Regulations Technical Guidance Document B in Ireland.
• A2 reaction to fire classification to ensure suitability for all building heights.
• Fire tested by third party laboratory as a system with Protect FR tape, Protect FrameSafe 5000 FR achieves
• Class A2-s1, d0 reaction to fire, ensuring integrity of product specification.
• Improves the fire performance of the overall wall structure.
• Strong UV stability – exposure up to six months to suit high rise developments.
• Artificial and accelerated UV ageing tested for 5000 hours, retaining Class W2 resistance to water penetration rating.
• 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.
• Tested by external laboratory both free hanging and as part of a system in an end use application with Protect FrameSafe 5000 FR mechanically fixed over A1 & A2 substrates with a minimum density of 37.5kg/m3. All laps perimeter sealed with Protect FR tape.