In conjunction with
Knauf Insulation, SFS Intec and Siderise, Kalzip has had its FC rainscreen
façade system tested in accordance with BS 8414 and has successfully met the
requirements of BR 135.
Kalzip’s FC rainscreen
is a non-penetrative façade system that incorporates a fast-to-install
lightweight flat rainscreen panel and is suitable for both new build and
refurbishment projects.
Kalzip, Knauf
Insulation, SFS Intec and Siderise partnered to have the FC rainscreen façade
system tested to ensure compliance with BR 135 and provide peace of mind to
specifiers and building occupants that the products used will perform as
stated.
The system is
manufactured using pre-painted aluminium coils, which are classified as either
A1 (non-combustible) or A2 (limited combustibility), according to EN 13501-1,
depending on the paint coating applied.
Class A1 has been
awarded for one, two and three layers of PVDF or similar coatings and Class A2
applies to four coatings, which are normally required in marine or aggressive
environments, or for extended paint warranties.
Adrian Whitefoot,
Technical, Training and Site Services Manager at Kalzip, commented: “The FC
rainscreen façade system provides fire performance compliance, without
compromise.
"The system has
been fully tested to provide a solution that, if specified and installed as
certified, does not need additional testing to meet regulatory requirements,
saving significant time and expense – and ultimate peace of mind.”
