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Don & Low Proshield® - Self-adhesive Membrane

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Don & Low Ltd (Nonwovens)

A self-adhesive, vapour-permeable, airtight membrane applied to walls and floors, offering Class B - s1, d0 fire classification on suitable substrates

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Application

Suitable for use in modular and high-rise structures, including:

  • Structural timber frame.
  • Light gauge steel frame.
  • CLT
  • Concrete Frame
  • Weatherboarding.
  • Wall cladding.
  • Floor cassette.

Description

Proshield® is an advanced, self-adhesive, vapour-permeable air barrier membrane engineered to deliver superior airtightness, effective moisture management, and easy installation for modern construction projects. It provides high-performance protection while enhancing energy efficiency in walls and floors.

Features and benefits:

  • Class B - s1, d0 fire classification on suitable substrates
  • Easy installation.
  • High tensile strength.
  • Available with a range of tapes.
  • Breathable for walls, reducing condensation risk.
  • Protects timber and light gauge steel frames, SIPs, and CLT panels from wind-driven rain, snow, and dust.
  • KIWA BDA certified.

General information

Color

Blue

Grey

Finish

Smooth

Material

Polypropylene

Shape

Rectangle

Length

50000 mm

Width

1500 mm

Height

0.66 mm

0.68 mm

Warranty description

Other

Uniclass

Pr_25_57_10_94 Vapour-permeable sheetsPrimary

CAWS

H21/20 Breather membrane

H92/785 Breather membrane

H22/20 Breather membrane

P10/320 Breather membrane

H21/130 Breather membrane

H22/130 Breather membrane

H30/350 Breather membrane

H31/280 Breather membrane

H31/55 Breather membrane

H20/155 Sheet cladding (attached to timber battens)

P10/65 Breather membrane

SKU Code

FNC270

Specification data - Vapour-permeable sheets

Classification data

Standard

To BS EN 13859-2.

Class (minimum)

W1.

Third-party certification

KIWA BDA certified.

Performance criteria

-

Water vapour properties

Water vapour resistance to EN ISO 12572, 0.098 m.

Fire performance

To BS EN 13501-1, class B-s1, d0.

Guidance for specification option:

Adhered to a suitable substrate.

Tensile properties

To BS EN 12311-1 before ageing, 400 N/50 mm (MD); 260 N/50 mm (CD).
To BS EN 12311-1 after ageing, 340 N/ 50 mm (MD); 220 N/50 mm (CD).

Guidance for specification option:

Tolerance:

Before and after ageing: +/- 80 N (MD), +/- 50 N (CD).

Material

Polypropylene and polyethylene laminate.

Form

Spun-bonded.

Weight (minimum)

Without release liner: 220 g/m².
With release liner: 270 g/m².

Thickness (minimum)

Without release liner: 0.66 mm.
With release liner: 0.68 mm.

Colour

Bright blue (obverse) and grey (reverse).

Dimensions

1500 x 50 000 mm.

Air permeability

To BS EN 12114, < 0.01 m³/m²h at 50 Pa.

Elongation

To BS EN 12311-1 before ageing, 50% (MD); 70% (CD).
To BS EN 12311-1 after ageing, 40% (MD); 60% (CD).

Guidance for specification option:

Tolerance:

Before and after ageing: +/- 20% (MD), +/- 22% (CD).

Tear resistance

To BS EN 12310-1, 190 N (MD); 190 N (CD).

Guidance for specification option:

Tolerances:

  • MD: +/- 50 N.
  • CD: +/- 60 N.

Dimensional stability

To BS EN 1107-2, 0.02% (MD); 0.40% (CD).

Flexibility at low temperature

To BS EN 1109, no cracking at -40°C.

Sustainability data

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Polypropylene

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