Damex FR Non-Combustible DPC & Cavity Tray - Damp-Proof Course & Cavity Tray
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KIWA BDA
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A non-combustible, flexible damp-proof course (DPC) and cavity tray fabric with high temperature polymer coating and stainless steel fixing components.
Application
Used as a Type A damp-proof course and cavity tray in multi-unit and high-rise buildings, where non-combustible materials and compliance with Approved Document B are required.
Description
The Damex FR Flexible DPC & Cavity Tray is a unique, high performance, non-combustible fabric with a waterproof high temperature polymer coating to both sides, achieving A2-s1,d0 to EN 13501-1.
Available with a range of ancillary components to aid ease of installation.
Features and benefits:
- Manufactured in accordance with BS EN 14909.
- KIWA BDA certified.
- High performance adhesive sealant included.
- Stainless steel fixing strips with pre-drilled holes included.
- Preformed units and corners available on request (made to order).
- Stainless steel joint supports provided.
- Cavity wall weep vents included.
General information
Color | Black |
Finish | Coated |
Material | Glass Fibre Polymer Stainless steel Composite |
Shape | Other |
Length | 25000 mm |
Width | 100 mm 150 mm 300 mm 450 mm 500 mm |
Height | 0.5 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | F30/320 Damp-proof courses – plastics F30/46 Damp-proof courses – plastics F30/370 Preformed cavity trays F30/56 Preformed cavity trays |
Specification data - Preformed damp-proof courses
Classification data | |
Material | Woven glass fibre with polymer coatings. |
Dimensions (w x h) | 100 x 0.5 mm. 150 x 0.5 mm. 300 x 0.5 mm. 450 x 0.5 mm. 500 x 0.5 mm. 600 x 0.5 mm. 700 x 0.5 mm. 900 x 0.5 mm. Bespoke. Guidance for specification option: Special sizes available on request, consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. Manufacturer guidanceWidth x thickness. |
Length | 25 m. |
Adhesive | Damex FR Adhesive. Guidance for specification option: Single component, neutral curing, permanently elastic hybrid polymer designed for bonding the Damex FR Non-Combustible DPC & Cavity Tray and the stainless steel units. It has an excellent primer-less adhesion to a wide range of surfaces such as masonry, stainless steel, sheathing boards and plastics such as ABS/uPVC. |
Fixing | Damex FR A1 Non-Combustible Stainless Steel Fixing Strip. Guidance for specification option: Made from grade 304 stainless steel to BS 1449. Designed to be flexible and bent by hand. Supplied in 1200 mm lengths, 25 mm wide with 12 equidistant 8 mm pre-drilled holes. |
Supports | Damex FR A1 Non-Combustible Stainless Steel Joint Support. Guidance for specification option: Made from grade 304 stainless steel to BS 1449. Designed to be slightly flexible and adjusted on site whilst still providing enough support and rigidity for lap joints in the Damex FR Non-Combustible DPC & Cavity Tray. 480 mm long, 100 mm wide with an elliptical cut out for placing onto a bed of mortar. |
Accessories | Not required. Damex FR preformed units. Guidance for specification option: Manufactured from grade 304 stainless steel and to BS 1449. Made to order based on dimensions provided by the contractor and/ or designer. They are available in any custom configuration required subject to additional lead times. Insert requirements. Damex FR internal corners. Guidance for specification option: Internal corners manufactured from grade 304 stainless steel and to BS 1449. Insert requirements. Damex FR external corners. Guidance for specification option: External corners manufactured from grade 304 stainless steel and to BS 1449. Insert requirements. |
Third-party certification | KIWA BDA Agrément certificate BAW-24-330-P-A-UK. |
Standards | To BS EN 14909. |
Colour | Black. |
Reaction to fire | To EN 13501-1, A2-s1,d0. |
Watertightness | To EN 1928, 2 kPa (pass). |
Joint strength | To EN 12317-2, 4015 N/50mm. |
Resistance to impact | To EN 12691, ≤2000 mm (pass). |
Low temperature resistance | To EN 495-5, -75°C. |
Tear resistance | To EN 12310-1, 225 N. |
Water vapour transmission | To BS EN 1931, 1.312 μ. |
Sd value | To EN 1931, (Sd) 0.000656 m. |
Resistance to static loading - 20kg load | To EN 12730, ≤20 kg. |
Chemical resistance | To EN 1847, Pass. |
Tensile strength | TO BS EN 12311-2, machine direction: 3.667 N/50 mm; cross direction: 2.215 N/50 mm. |
Elongation to break | TO BS EN 12311-2, machine direction: 3%; cross direction: 4%. |
Service temperature | -75°C to +80°C. |
Weight | 590 g/m². |
Sustainability data
Material | Glass Fibre Polymer Stainless steel Composite |
Expected Life | 60 year |
Product certifications
KIWA BDA
BAW-24-330-P-A-UK - BDA Damex FR Non-Combustible DPC & Cavity Tray
Literature
Literature type
Damex FR Adhesive TDS 05082025
Damex FR Fixing Strip TDS 16092025
Damex FR Joint Support TDS 16092025
Damex FR Pre-Formed Units TDS 16092025
Damex FR Non-Combustible DPC & Cavity Tray TDS 05082025
Damex FR Non-Combustible DPC & Cavity Tray Installation Guide 05082025