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The DuPont Tyvek FireCurb Breather Membrane is an advanced fire-retardant membrane that provides comprehensive fire protection. It features a halogen-free flame-retardant coating that reduces droplet and smoke formation, minimizing environmental impact. With its self-extinguishing properties, this membrane offers high levels of flame retardancy, up to Class B. It is suitable for use in various building types, from bungalows to high-rises, providing reliable long-term protection.
This lightweight solution enhances building safety by limiting the contribution to fire and the propagation of flames. It offers the same airtight, watertight, and vapor-open properties as other Tyvek membranes, with the added benefit of excellent flame retardant performance. The DuPont Tyvek FireCurb Breather Membrane is an ideal choice for commercial and residential buildings, as well as high-rise structures and timber frame constructions.
Specifications
- Fire retardant membrane that self-extinguishes when ignited
- Limited contribution to fire and propagation of flames
- Reaction to fire: B-s1,d0
- High levels of flame retardancy (up to Class B)
- Water vapor transmission: 0.015m
- Halogen-free flame retardant coating
- Retardant coating to reduce the formation of droplets and smoke
- Minimal environmental impact
- Delivers multiple benefits at a competitive cost
Performance
The DuPont Tyvek FireCurb Breather Membrane offers exceptional fire retardant performance, providing an additional layer of safety to buildings. Its flame retardancy ensures low flammability and limited contribution to fire. The membrane also limits flame propagation between floors, aiding in the evacuation of a burning building. The patented self-extinguishing FireCurb technology causes flames to die down and extinguish when ignited, further enhancing fire safety.
Features and Benefits
- Advanced fire-retardant membrane: Provides enhanced fire safety for buildings.
- Self-extinguishes upon ignition: Helps prevent the spread of fire.
- Halogen-free flame-retardant coating: Reduces the release of harmful gases during a fire.
- Reduces droplet and smoke formation: Minimizes the risk of secondary hazards during a fire.
- Minimal environmental impact: Made with sustainable materials and manufacturing processes.
- High levels of flame retardancy, up to Class B: Meets stringent fire safety standards.
- Airtight, watertight, and vapor-open properties: Provides effective protection against moisture and air infiltration.
- Enhances building safety: Creates a barrier against fire and improves overall structural integrity.
- Suitable for various building types: Can be used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Reliable long-term protection: Offers durable and consistent performance over time.
- Easy installation: Can be quickly and easily installed on various surfaces.
- UV resistant: Withstands prolonged exposure to sunlight without degradation.
- Flexible and lightweight: Easy to handle and adapt to different construction requirements.
Applications
- Construction Industry: The DuPont Tyvek FireCurb Breather Membrane is widely used in the construction industry. It is applied in the building envelope to enhance airtightness and moisture control, while also providing fire resistance.
- Roofing: This product is used as a breather membrane in pitched roofs, providing both ventilation and protection against external elements. It also helps to prevent condensation and mould growth.
- Wall Systems: The FireCurb Breather Membrane is used in wall systems to provide a barrier against wind and water, while allowing moisture vapour to escape from the building interior.
- Flooring: It can be used under floors to provide a moisture and vapour barrier, helping to prevent dampness and condensation.
- Timber Frame Construction: In timber frame construction, the FireCurb Breather Membrane is used to protect the structure from moisture and to provide airtightness.
- Modular Buildings: This product is used in the construction of modular buildings to provide a weather-resistant barrier that also allows for breathability.
- Renovation Projects: The FireCurb Breather Membrane is also used in renovation projects to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of existing buildings.
Installation
The installation of the DuPont Tyvek FireCurb Breather Membrane should follow the manufacturer's guidelines and local building codes. It is recommended to consult the product's installation instructions for detailed guidance on proper installation techniques.
Certifications
The DuPont Tyvek FireCurb Breather Membrane has the following certifications:
- CE Marking
- BBA certified
- Independently certified
Equivalent/Related Products
- DuPont Tyvek FireCurb Housewrap - 50m x 1.5m Roll
- DuPont Tyvek FireCurb Building Membrane - 50m x 1.5m Roll
- DuPont Tyvek FireCurb Breathable Membrane - 50m x 1.5m Roll
About the Manufacturer
DuPont is a renowned manufacturer of innovative materials and solutions for various industries. With a commitment to sustainability and safety, DuPont consistently delivers high-quality products that meet the needs of customers worldwide. The DuPont Tyvek FireCurb Breather Membrane is a testament to their dedication to providing advanced fire protection solutions for the construction industry.
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We offer our customers free delivery* when you spend £400 plus vat or more. For orders less than £400 ex VAT there is a delivery charge of £75 ex VAT. This will be calculated within the checkout process. We only accept orders Monday through Friday. We do not provide delivery on weekends.
This is subject to change given the current COVID pandemic and lack of drivers servicing the UK. We will do our best to work with all orders that may be in affected areas.** Extra delivery charges may apply to orders in Scotland and the following postcodes**
Currently affected areas : IP, NR, CA, TD, CT, PO, SO, BH, DT, EX, PL, SP, TA, TQ, TR, LL, HR, SY **
This is currently due to the lack of availabily of drivers in these service areas and limited supply in these areas, thus a custom shipping service charge may apply. (£250). Please use the shipping calculor to give you an accurate shipping price based on your post code. We apologise in advance if this occurs for your order. Before placing an order please get in touch with the team and we will see if anything can be done for your order specifically.
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PREFERED DELIVERY TIMES
We offer this service to alleviate confusion for you and reduce communication for us all. It gives us an idea on when you would the order to be delivered. It is NOT a garaunteed delivery date. .
We understand scheduling of larger materials to your project is important, thus having your preference is very helpful for us. Please note this works in tandem with the availability of the product. We can NOT fulfill any orders before the avability days set on the product, even if the date insert tool allows it.
There may be situations where if specified a preference date is given, we may not always be able to deliver on that date. As it also linked to you delivery location, the closest warehouse logistics rotar, availability of the product and more. We have simply offered this to help our customers out, please be reasonable with your expectations in these difficult times. We WILL do our best to comunicate accurate delivery times via phone or email after the order is placed, so no need to worry.
After you specified a date we will do our best to deliver on that date, you will be notified within 24-48 hours if we can not fill that day but will strive to get a slot as close as possible to that date. We do not deliver on weekends, so all orders specified with weekend delivery will be shifted to the week after.
On weekdays, our cut-off time for purchases is 1 p.m. Orders must be placed by 1 p.m. on Monday through Thursday to be delivered the next day if they are applicable for next day. For example, an order placed after 2 p.m. on Friday will be sent out on Monday afternoon (if it is not too late).
PRODUCT DELIVERY TIMES
The vast majority of our orders are dispatched within 2–5 working days. However, if you need a customized or bespoke item, things will take longer to arrive. Some goods are on allocation or short supply as a result of COVID 19 and the Brexit. We may be forced to offer an equivalent high-quality substitute product at no extra cost to our customer from time to time.
The delivery charge is applied for shipments to England. If you live in Scotland or Wales, one of our customer care specialists will contact. We do everything we can to make sure packages arrive on the date promised.
If you change the delivery date given at the time of purchase, you will be notified by email or phone. We reserve the right to charge a failed delivery fee if access is restricted for the car specified on the order, and a delivery cannot be completed.
Every transaction is recorded, and the delivery fees are determined on whether or not the recipient is ready to receive the package. This covers manual or automated offloading of heavy items. Offloading equipment, such as a tail lift or forklift, may be requested; however, there may be an additional fee if the site is difficult to access or the products are of considerable size..
On weekdays, our cut-off time for purchases is 1 p.m. Orders must be placed by 1 p.m. on Monday through Thursday to be delivered the next day if they are applicable for next day. For example, an order placed after 2 p.m. on Friday will be sent out on Monday afternoon (if it is not too late).
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