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Ampelite Australia

Fire-proof fibreglass sheeting for roofing and cladding applications.

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Application

For roofing and cladding applications.

Description

Fire-proof fibreglass sheeting for roofing and cladding applications, comprising an intumescent impregnated glass tissue which is manufactured within the sheeting.


Features and benefits:

  • Fire resistant - on exposure to flame or radiant heat, the sheet will form a carbon char. This char will not support a flame or burning, and will insulate against any heat source.
  • Hail resistant.
  • Will not discolour after prolonged UV exposure.
  • Halogen free and non-toxic.
  • No loss of strength or stiffness.
  • Completely free from bromine (fire retardant chemical).
  • Blocks 99.9% of harmful UV radiation.
  • Stable light transmission.
  • No surface erosion.
  • Can be produced with chemical resistant resin - consult manufacturer for details.


Compliance:

Complies with the following standards:

  • AS/NZS 1530.3: 1999: Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures.
  • BS 476-6: 1989 + A1: 2009, and BS 476-7: 1997.
  • ASTM E108: 2001: Standard test methods for fire tests of roof coverings.
  • AS/NZS 3837: 1998: Methods of test for heat and smoke release rates for materials and products using oxygen consumption calorimeter (Group 2 classification).

Consult manufacturer for details on relevant test results.


Application:

For roofing and cladding applications.

General information

Color

-

Manufacturer guidance

Available in ice-clear, opal, cool-lite.



Finish

Gel-coat, 100 µm thick

Material

Fibreglass

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Warranty description

25-year warranty

Uniclass

Pr_25_71_63_34 Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) profiled sheetsPrimary

NATSPEC National Classification System

0431 Cladding - Combined

0429 Roofing - Glazed

0421 Roofing - Combined

SpecPack

08900 Glazed Curtain Walls

08620 Skylights

SpeedSpec

08620 Skylights

07610 Roofing and Roof Plumbing

07462 Cladding External Walls

Specification data - Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) profiled sheets

Fire hazard properties

-

Spread of flame index

Class 2 surface spread of flame

Profile

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements - can be provided to match the existing roofing type.

Length

Guidance for specification option:

Made to order - insert requirements.

Cover width

Guidance for specification option:

1000 mm maximum. Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Colour

Cool-Lite

Guidance for specification option:

38% light transmission.

Ice Clear

Guidance for specification option:

56% light transmission.

Opal

Guidance for specification option:

57% light transmission.

Thermal performance

-

Light transmission

38–56%.

Manufacturer guidance

Dependent on colour specified.

Standard product features

Colour:

Available in a range of colours.

Feature:

Fire resistant, stable light transmission, no surface erosion, hail resistant.

Finish:

Gel-coat, 100 µm thick.

Material:

Fibreglass.

Shape:

To match all roofing profiles.

Size:

Wide range available.

Warranty description:

25-year warranty.

External fire exposure

31 minutes

Literature

FS FireCheck - fire proof fibreglass roofing and cladding

FS FireCheck - fire proof fibreglass roofing and cladding