OBEX CORTEX 0223FR Class A2 Breather Membrane W1
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KIWA BDA
Certificate type
ISO 9001 Quality Management
Certificate type
Class A2 (EN 13501-1) weathertight breather membrane.
Application
- Applicable for use directly onto sheathing board or insulation.
- Suitable for facades with open or closed joints.
- Bonded and sealed using the OBEX CORTEX 0825 Installation kit which contains two rolls of Cortex Double-Sided Tape and six rolls of OBEX CORTEX UV Facade tape.
- Overlaps: 100 mm horizontal laps, 150 mm vertical laps.
- The membrane should be installed to shed water away from the building.
Description
The OBEX CORTEX 0223FR Class A2 Breather Membrane has a fibreglass cloth structure which is laminated with a foil layer to form a waterproof and vapour permeable facade membrane. The 0223FR achieves class A2 according to EN 13501-1 to meet the highest levels of protection.
Part of the OBEX CORTEX Class A Throughwall Membrane System.
General information
Color | Silver |
Material | Polymer |
Length | 35000 mm |
Width | 1200 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | P10/65 Breather membrane P10/320 Breather membrane H92/785 Breather membrane H31/280 Breather membrane H30/350 Breather membrane H22/130 Breather membrane H21/130 Breather membrane H31/55 Breather membrane H30/50 Breather membrane H22/20 Breather membrane H21/20 Breather membrane |
Specification data - Vapour-permeable sheets
Standard | To BS EN 13859-2. |
Performance criteria | |
Water vapour properties | Water vapour transmission (Sd value) to EN ISO 12572, 0.08 m. |
Fire performance | To EN 13501-1, Class A2. |
Tensile properties | Tensile strength to EN 12311-2, Longitudinal: 2968 N/50mm; Transverse: 3253 N/50mm. |
Class (minimum) | W1.Guidance for specification option: To EN 1928 (2 kPa). |
Material | Fibreglass cloth with silver foil lamination. |
Form | Laminated cloth. |
Thickness (minimum) | 0.4 mm ±0.03. |
Flexibility at low temperature | To BS EN 1109 at -40°C. |
UV resistance | High. |
Resistance to air penetration | To EN 12114, net leakage: 0 m³/h/m² (±100 Pa). |
Purpose | Weathertight, vapour permeable. |
Width (minimum) | 1200 mm. |
Roll length (minimum) | 50 m. |
Tear resistance | To EN 12310-1, longitudinal: 577 N; transverse: 453 N. |
Elongation at break | To EN 12311-1, longitudinal: 6%; transverse: 5%. |
Integral accessories | 0825 Installation Kit. Guidance for specification option: Contains two rolls of Cortex 0824FR Double-Sided Tape and six rolls of Cortex 0823FR UV Façade Tape. Consult manufacturer for further details. |
Sustainability data
Material | Polymer |
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | - | 1 |
 IFC | - | 1 |
Third party certifications
KIWA BDA
Cortex 0223FR KIWA BDA Agrement Certificate
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 9001 Certificate
Literature
OBEX CORTEX 0223FR Installation Guide
OBEX CORTEX 0223FR Class A2 Breather Membrane W1 - TDS
OBEX CORTEX 0223FR Class A2 Breather Membrane W1 - DoP
OBEX CORTEX 0223FR Class A2 Breather Membrane W1 - SDS
OBEX CORTEX 0825FR Breather & VCL Installation Tape Kit - SDS
OBEX CORTEX 0825FR Breather & VCL Installation Tape Kit - TDS
Case studies
Wood Wharf B2, Canary Wharf