This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Learn more about these cookies, and how to opt out of them. Find out more

NBS Source

Effisus Breather FR - Class A1 - Waterproofing breather membrane

EFFISUS Third party certifications:
  • BBA Agrément Certificate

    BBA Agrément Certificate

    Certificate type

BBA Certified - A1 class fire rated breathable membrane

Jump to:
+44 (0) 20 39941008 Website

Application

  • Rainscreen cladding.
  • Cavity and masonry.
  • Leaf weatherboarding cladding.
  • Timber frame cladding.
  • Brick facade
  • Brick slip
  • Ventilated facade

Description

BBA Certificate 21/5951


Effisus Breather FR waterproofing vapour permeable membrane uses an innovative technology, with a fibreglass basis to obtain fire resistance: Class A1 as membrane (tested stanalone) and Class A2-s1,d0 as membrane system (tested including all the ancillary fixing/sealing acessories) based on BS EN 13501-1.


Designed for global protection of facades against moisture, driving rain and wind, avoiding corrosion, insulation deterioration and mould growth on facade elements. It has an exceptional UV resistance and is suitable for facades with open or closed joints.


The existence of a large range of accessories allows its installation on the most demanding of projects. The final fire classification was obtained for Effisus Breather FR with Effisus accessories (tapes and adhesives), tested as a system.


The product should be installed on top of the external insulation (cold side) protecting the entire facade composition. However, depending on the cladding brackets’ complexity (size/ shape), it is acceptable for breather membrane systems to be fixed on the top of the sheathing board. The weatherproofing design of the breather membrane systems should be done in detail and on a project-by-project basis.


Mandatory:

Membrane to be installed with ancillary items:

  • Effisus Adjoin DF: Membrane fixing; Membrane overlaps sealing;
  • Effisus 2Bond DS: Membrane perimeter sealing on windows membranes EPDM (or similar), concrete, etc; Membrane penetrations sealing;


Features and benefits:

  • BBA Certificate 21/5951
  • Fire protection: Class A1 as membrane and Class A2-s1,d0 as system according to BS EN 13501-1 (system: Effisus Breather FR membrane with Effisus fixing and sealing accessories).
  • Multifunction: Water tight, UV resistant and vapour permeable (diffusion open).
  • Resistant: High mechanical resistance, with resistance to thermal variations.
  • Universal: Extremely lightweight, suitable for facades with open or closed joints.
  • Complete system: Complete range of accessories for any project needed. Possibility of combining with an A2-s1-d0 Effisus Vapour FR System to have a full envelope fire-rated system.
  • Energy efficiency: Improves the air quality of building interior, durability of all the facade components and minimizes the condensation risk.

General information

Color

White

Finish

Coated

Flexible layer 0.21 mm thick.

Material

Fiber-glass

Length

78740 mm

Width

1270 mm

Uniclass

Pr_25_57_10_94 Vapour-permeable sheetsPrimary

CAWS

H21/130 Breather membrane

H92/785 Breather membrane

P10/320 Breather membrane

H21/20 Breather membrane

H11/110 Curtain walling

H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

P10/65 Breather membrane

Specification data - Vapour-permeable sheets

Performance characteristics

Water vapour resistance: 0.013 ± 0.001 m.

To EN ISO 12572.

Tensile strength: 2015 / 1725 N/50mm.

MD/ CD. To EN 12311-1.

Class (minimum)

W2.

Material

Fibreglass.

Third-party certification

British Board of Agrément (BBA) Certificate.

Thickness (minimum)

0.021 mm.

Execution

Installing breather membranes

Reaction to fire

The fire classification was obtained with Effisus accessories (double side adhesive tapes) tested as a system.

Class A (or Class 1), A2 - s1, d0.

Tested as a system. To ASTM E84/ EN 13501-1.

A1.

Tested as a membrane. To EN 13501-1.

Joint strength

327 N/50 mm.

Elongation at break (to BS EN 12311-1)

4%.

MD.

3%.

CD.

Moisture vapour resistance

0.065 MNs/g.

Accessories

Not required.

Effisus 2Bond DS tape.

Double-sided adhesive tape, based on an advanced technology with active adhesive sealants that ensure excellent adhesion to the most diverse materials: Concrete, aluminium, galvanized steel, sheathing board, EPDM, most roofing membranes (requires compatibility test), etc.

Effisus 2Adjoin DF tape.

Double-sided airtight and moisture resistant sealing tape, suitable for fixing all Effisus Vapour FR membranes, PE/PA/PP and aluminium foils to metal studs. This accessory was included in the system fire test according to EN 13501-1.

Environmental information

Contains Red List materials

No

Literature

Effisus Breather FR System

Effisus Breather FR System

BBA Certificate 21/5951- Effisus Breather FR membrane system

BBA Certificate 21/5951- Effisus Breather FR membrane system

BBA Certificate 21/5951 - Effisus Ecofacade Envelope FR

BBA Certificate 21/5951 - Effisus Ecofacade Envelope FR

Specifications Effisus Breather FR Membrane System

Specifications Effisus Breather FR Membrane System

Case studies

Spinnaker House, London

Spinnaker House, London

Dan Court Wembley, London

Dan Court Wembley, London

Good Luck Hope, London

Good Luck Hope, London

Canaway Court - London

Canaway Court - London

Glasgow Harbour - Scotland

Glasgow Harbour - Scotland

Old War Office, London

Old War Office, London

Kensington Row London

Kensington Row London

9 Millbank & Ergon House, London

9 Millbank & Ergon House, London

Citypoint, London

Citypoint, London

Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

Aykon London One

Aykon London One

Harbour Central – London

Harbour Central – London

Redmond Building (University of Liverpool)

Redmond Building (University of Liverpool)

Third party certifications

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Agrément Certificate

Effisus Breather FR System BBA

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Agrément Certificate

Effisus Ecofacade Envelope System

Similar products from EFFISUS

Effisus Breather FR-B System

Effisus Breather FR-B System

Effisus ProFlex FR - Fire Rated Weatherproofing Membrane

Effisus ProFlex FR - Fire Rated Weatherproofing Membrane