Safeshield INT class A fire safe AVCL - Air and Vapour Control Layer
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A high-performance air and vapour control layer that boasts class A2-s1,d0 fire classification, with a low emissivity high-purity aluminum reflective surface.
Application
Condensation control in interstitial areas, as well as thermal benefits to increase energy efficiency across the cavity.
Suitable for masonry, modular, light steel and timber frame construction.
Description
A high-performance air and vapour control layer that boasts class A2-s1,d0 fire classification, with a low emissivity high-purity aluminium reflective surface.
Easy and intuitive to install on the warm side within all wall, roof and floor insulated cassette, using Safeshield high tack tape around window and door reveals and fine details. It can be installed on any substrate.
Delivers a robust approach to condensation control in interstitial areas, as well as thermal benefits to increase energy efficiency across the cavity, alongside class-leading fire safety ratings. Safeshield INT Reflect AVCL is ideal for masonry, modular steel and timber frame construction.
Features and benefits:
- Effective condensation control and airtightness within walling construction.
- Patented composition resists the spread of fire – class A2-s1,d0 fire classification.
- Independently tested to EN 13501-1.
- Flexible and easy to install.
- High-purity aluminium surface – enhanced thermal performance.
- Provides enhanced thermal benefits when installed facing a still air cavity.
- Can be installed on any substrate.
- Supplied in 1.2 x 50 m rolls.
- Delivers enhanced thermal benefits when installed facing a still air cavity, improving the energy performance of the building.
- The exclusive patented composition of resists the spread of fire, ideal for use alongside other Safeshield products for a comprehensive system that reduces the risk of damage from fire.
- >7,500MNs/g
General information
Color | White Silver |
Finish | Foil |
Material | Aluminium Guidance for specification option: Reflective face. |
Shape | Rectangle Guidance for specification option: Supplied in rolls. |
Length | 5000 mm |
Width | 1200 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | P10/60 Air and vapour control layer P10/310 Air and vapour control layer |
Specification data - Plastics sheets
Material | Manufacturer's standard. |
Purpose | Air and vapour control layer (AVCL). |
Standard | To BS EN 13859-1. |
Performance characteristics | |
Tensile strength (minimum) | To BS EN 13859-1 (MD/ CD): 1362/ 1349 N/50mm.Guidance for specification option: ±50 N/50/mm. MD: Machine direction; CD: Cross direction. |
Tear resistance | To BS EN 13859-1 (MD/ CD): 150/ 150 N.Guidance for specification option: ±25 N. MD: Machine direction; CD: Cross direction. |
Water vapour resistance (minimum) | Manufacturer's standard. |
Fire performance | Reaction to fire, to EN 13501-1: A2-s1, d0. |
UV stabilization | 9 months, 5000 hours tested. |
Third-party certification | Efectis Fire Test Reaction certificate EFR-22-000366.Guidance for specification option: Fire Test Reaction on Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Plastic and rubber vapour control layers according EN 13984:2013. |
Form | Manufacturer's standard.Guidance for specification option: Patented composition; consult manufacturer for details. |
Physical properties | |
Colour | White/ silver. |
Weight (minimum) | 140 g/m². |
Dimensions | |
Thickness (minimum) | Manufacturer's standard. |
Width (minimum) | 1.2 m. |
Roll length (minimum) | 50 m. |
Water vapour transmission | To EN 12572 (Sd), >2500. |
Air tightness | To EN 12114, 0.093 m³/h·m²·50Pa. |
Flexibility at low temperature | To EN 13859-1, -40°C. |
Resistance to water penetration | To EN 13859-1, Class W2. |
Accessories | None. Safeshield high tack sealing tape. Guidance for specification option: Single-sided polypropylene tape specifically designed to provide the strongest of seals when secured against a membrane lap or detailing such as window and/or door openings. Can also be used to repair minor rips and tears in the Envirotect membrane on application. UV resistance up to six months. Roll size: 100 mm x 50 m. |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Aluminium Guidance for specification option: Reflective face. |
Recyclability | Recycled |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 85 % |