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Effisus Vapour FR - Airtight Vapour Control Layer

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EFFISUS Third party certifications:
  • BBA Agrément Certificate

    BBA Agrément Certificate

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  • Indoor Air Comfort – Eurofins

    Indoor Air Comfort – Eurofins

    Certificate type

Effisus Vapour FR Membrane is a high quality and multifunctional weatherproofing vapour barrier made of a fiberglass technology with an aluminum foil, developed to achieve a fire reaction Class A1.

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Application

For use as a Vapour Control Layer Membrane (VCL) the following substrates:

  • Galvanized steel SFS.
  • Concrete or similar porous surfaces.
  • Aluminum.
  • Gypsum sheathing board.
  • Calcium silicate boards.
  • Cement basis or similar.
  • EPDM rubber.
  • Metallic substrates.

Description

BBA Certificate 21/5951 (Product Sheet 1).


High quality and multifunctional weatherproofing airtight vapour barrier manufactured from fibreglass technology with an aluminium foil, developed to achieve a fire reaction Class A1 as membrane and Class A2-s1,d0 as system according to BS EN 13501-1. The final fire classification of the system was obtained for Effisus Vapour FR membrane with Effisus ancillary items/accessories (fixing/ sealing tapes and adhesives).

The product should be located on the internal face (warm side) of the back wall and fixed on the top of vertical Galvanized Steel SFS Studs. The weatherproofing design of AVCL membrane systems should be done in detail and on a project-by-project basis.


The Effisus Vapour FR Membrane is a high quality and multifunctional weatherproofing vapour barrier made of a special fiberglass technology with an aluminum foil, developed to achieve a fire reaction Class A1 in accordance with EN 13501-1.


Works as a vapour control layer (VCL) protecting the building from condensation risk and improving the airtightness and consequently the energy efficiency.

Can be used in facade rainscreen cladding, curtain walls and many other applications to protect the insulation and building interior from water, heat radiation and moisture transfer. It also works as a fire retardant layer in constructions.


Features and benefits:

  • Fire protection: Class A1 as membrane and Class A2-s1,d0 as system according to BS EN 13501-1 (system: Effisus Vapour FR membrane with Effisus fixing and sealing accessories).
  • Fire protection: Class A2-s1, d0 according to BS EN 13501-1 (Effisus Vapour FR membrane tested with Effisus fixing and sealing accessories).
  • Multifunction: 100% water, vapour and airtight.
  • Resistant: High mechanical resistance with resistance to thermal variations.
  • Complete system: Complete range of accessories for any project needed. Possibility of combining with an A1 Effisus Breather FR membrane to have a full envelope fire-rated system.
  • Energy efficiency: The airtightness of the membrane improves the air quality in the building interior, thermal efficiency, durability of all the facade components and avoids condensation risk.
  • In accordance with LEED v4.1, EMICODE, BREEAM International (Exemplary Level) and Indoor Air Comfort GOLD – Eurofins.
  • Complies with the Directive 2011/65/UE and its subsequent amendments Directive 2015/863 related with hazardous substances.


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.
  • Membrane penetrations sealing.
  • Effisus Adhesive/ Sealant KF+P: Membrane penetrations sealing of MEP services and any other complex penetration.

General information

Color

Black

Finish

Coated

Guidance for specification option:

Smooth layer 0.15 mm.

Material

Aluminium

Fiber-glass

Fleece

Shape

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

50 year

Uniclass

Pr_25_57_65_60 Plastics sheetsPrimary

CAWS

H31/261 Air and vapour control membrane

H30/30 Air and vapour control membrane

H92/780 Air and vapour control layer

P10/60 Air and vapour control layer

Specification data - Plastics sheets

Material

Fibreglass and aluminium foil.

Purpose

AVCL.

Third-party certification

BREEAM and Indoor Air Comfort.
BBA Certificate 21/5951 (Product Sheet 1).

Performance characteristics

-

Tensile strength (minimum)

700 N/50mm/ 400 N/50mm.

Guidance for specification option:

MD / CD.

Tear resistance

>170 N (maximum 176 N) / >130 N (maximum 147 N).

Guidance for specification option:

MD / CD.

Elongation to break

3-5%.

Water vapour resistance (minimum)

>7500 MN·s/g.

Guidance for specification option:

Vapour resistance test result considering the vapour permeability of still air, in the UK, 0.2 gm/MNS.

Fire performance

Class A2-s1,d0.

Guidance for specification option:

Tested as a system. To EN 13501-1.

Class A1.

Guidance for specification option:

Tested as a membrane. To EN 13501-1.

Physical properties

-

Colour

Black topside with aluminium underside.

Dimensions

-

Thickness (minimum)

0.148 mm.

Width (minimum)

1.2 mm.

Roll length (minimum)

50 mm.

Sd value

>1500 m.

Resistance to water penetration

W1, passed.

Joint strength

311 N/50mm.

Resistance to impact

1750 mm and 1250 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

EN 12691 A / EN 19691 B

Flexibility at low temperature

-40ºC, passed.

Accessories

Not required.

Effisus 2Bond DS tape.

Guidance for specification option:

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.

Guidance for specification option:

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.

Effisus Bonding KF+P Adhesive.

Guidance for specification option:

Effisus Bonding KF+P Adhesive brings together a solvent-free innovative adhesive and sealant with exceptional properties of waterproofing and UV resistance, and suitable elongation.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Finland

Country of product manufacture

Portugal

Material

Aluminium

Fiber-glass

Fleece

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

9 %

Expected Life

Lifetime

Third party certifications

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Agrément Certificate

Effisus Vapour FR System BBA

Indoor Air Comfort – Eurofins

Indoor Air Comfort – Eurofins

IAC Gold Environment - Effisus Vapour FR Class A1

Literature

BBA Certificate 21/5951 - Effisus Vapour FR System

BBA Certificate 21/5951 - Effisus Vapour FR System

BBA Certificate 21/5951 - Effisus Ecofacade Envelope FR

BBA Certificate 21/5951 - Effisus Ecofacade Envelope FR

Case studies

Elephant and Castle, London

Elephant and Castle, London

West End Gate, London

West End Gate, London

Old War Office, London

Old War Office, London

Kensington Row London

Kensington Row London

9 Millbank & Ergon House, London

9 Millbank & Ergon House, London

Design District, London

Design District, London

Stephenson House, London

Stephenson House, London

25 North Colonade, London

25 North Colonade, London

Creek Harbour - Dubai

Creek Harbour - Dubai