Firefly™ Membrane WP

Firefly Membrane

A2 Class non-combustible, vapour permeable, breathable membrane

FIREFLY MEMBRANE WP is a non-combustible, fire resistant membrane that achieves Class A2 (EN13501-1). Vapour permeable and suitable for use as a lining within ventilated façade systems, including applications above 18 metres.

CONSTRUCTION
FIREFLY™ MEMBRANE WP
is a strong, breathable woven glass substrate aluminised on one side, suitable for jointing with foil tape.

KEY BENEFITS

  • Weatherproof and breathable, FIREFLYTM Membrane WP is designed to be a vapour permeable, reflective insulation layer in commercial facades and rain screen cladding systems
  • Classified A2 (EN13501-1), suitable for use over 18m – combining non-combustible fire resistance with traditional construction membrane performance requirements
  • Ideal for upgrading fire performance both on remedial work and new installations of cladding and rain screen systems
  • Outstanding strength and durability both before and after age testing, demonstrating sustainable performance attributes when weathered
  • Lightweight, flexible, simple to install and resistant to damage during installation at temperatures as low as -40°C
  • Jointed by foil tape

 

DESCRIPTION  Aluminised woven glass/aluminium breathable membrane
REACTION TO FIRE  EN 13501-1:2018, A2, S1 d0
Non-combustible, No significant contribution to fire at any stage of the fire
FLAME PROPAGATION  BS476 Part 6 & 7 Class 0
RESISTANCE TO WATER PENETRATION  EN 13111
Pass - W3 (pre-ageing)
Pass - W3 (post-ageing)
WATER VAPOUR DIFFUSION  EN ISO 12572 Sdc (m)
0.02m silver face, 0.03m reverse 
TENSILE STRENGTH  EN 12311-1 (modified by EN 13859-1, EN 13859-2)
MD >2200 N/50mm (pre-ageing) MD >2200 N/50mm (post-ageing)
CD >1800 N/50mm (pre-ageing) CD >1800 N/50mm (post ageing)
ELONGATION  EN 12311-1 (modified by EN 13859-1, EN 13859-2)
MD 4% (pre-ageing) MD 4% (post-ageing)
CD 4% (pre-ageing) CD 3% (post ageing)
TEARING RESISTANCE
(NAIL SHANK) 
EN 12310-1 (modified by EN 13859-1, EN 13859-2) >200 N
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY  EN 1107-2 (% change) MD 0.01 %, CD 0.0 %
FLEXIBILITY AT LOW TEMPERATURE  EN 1109 No cracking at -40°C
DIMENSIONS AND PACKAGAING  Width: 125cm
Thickness: 0.2mm
Roll Length: 50m
Roll Area: 62.5m2
Weight: 225g/m2, 14kg per roll nominal

 

All FIREFLY™ cavity barrier products must be installed in compliance with the FIREFLY™ Installation Guide, which is provided upon request. Deviation from these drawings should not be carried out without written authority from the FIREFLY™ Technical Department.

All figures quoted are nominal, believed to be true at the time of printing and are presented without guarantee. It is up to the user to determine the suitability of use.

 

This product can be specified using NBS