Fire Rated Membranes

When selecting membranes for projects within UK & Ireland, architects, specifiers, and main contractors should now take extra precautions to ensure that the correct system is selected to serve the primary function.

Regulatory updates to Approved Document B (ADB) which are now in force, mean that any membranes applied to the external walls should achieve a minimum reaction to fire of Class B-s3, d0 according to EN 13501-1 for relevant and in-scope buildings across England.

Whilst it is important to remember that membranes are not designed to be fire stopping material or fire breaks and as such are not required to achieve a Class A rating – membranes installed should meet the rigorous requirements outlined within Approved Document B and the building code of practice.

Illbruck, a true construction products manufacturer, offers a range of membranes that exceed current building regulations. Ensuring our customers can confidently specify and install fully certified and independently tested systems.

Our range of breathable membranes and vapour control layers allows designers to utilise the weather protection and air leakage benefits of available from illbruck with confidence, even in the most demanding applications where fire safety is critical. Explore our range below.