Explore the benefits of ME055 FR Breather Membrane (White)

Laura Smith / 24 January 2024

Illbruck, a brand of Tremco CPG UK Ltd, is proud to announce the launch of the newest addition to their building façade protection range; ME055 FR Breather Membrane (White).

Our latest addition to the range is a non-combustible and highly vapour permeable breather membrane that is A1 per EN 13501-1 and water resistance to Class W2 under EN 13859-2.

Designed to be used as a full façade breather membrane on new build and refurbishment projects; this solution offered to the marketplace is highly breathable, water resistant, and easy to install. It is important to note that Illbruck’s FR Breather Membrane (White) meets the fire performance for membranes installed on “relevant and higher risk” building types as defined in Approved Document B of the Building Regulations for England and Wales.

Features and Benefits of ME055 FR Breather Membrane (WHITE):

  • Class A1 Reaction to Fire Classification
  • UV-resistant up to 3 months before cladding.
  • High-temperature resistance
  • W2 water resistance
  • Classified as a breather membrane with an Sd value of 0.03m.

This new product offers specifiers, architects, and main contractors confidence in product performance and suitability of product selection in a variety of applications.  Suitable for use within high-rise buildings, timber frames, lightweight steel frame constructions, and off-site construction. One can rest assured that this product boosting an A1 fire classification will perform if ever called upon.

How can illbruck support?

Illbruck has a range of breather membranes, suitable for all applications. Our in-house specification team will be able to provide support for architects, specifiers, and designers in ensuring that the correct breather membrane is chosen for the project at hand.

Check out our range of breather membranes today: https://www.illbruck.com/en-gb/products-systems/product-overviews/fire-rated-membranes/