PFC Corofil VFB+ Ventilated Fire Barrier
FIRE RATINGS.
Tested to the principles of
BS EN 1363-1:1999 and
BS 476:Parts 20 & 22,
0
1hr
2hr
Fire Rating
TECHNICAL INFORMATION.
Available from our technical sales
office.
Email [email protected] for:
• Safety Data Sheet
• Installation Instructions
Application
H92 110/H92 120/P12 40
PFC Corofil VFB+ Ventilated Fire Barrier is used to prevent the spread of fire
for up to 120 minutes between horizontal or vertical cavities formed within
rainscreen systems where a free air gap needs to be maintained. The barriers
are manufactured to suit the cavity widths, leaving a specified air gap (25mm44mm wide). The product is supported with multipurpose brackets,
mechanically fixed back to the inner wall of the rainscreen system.
Description
PFC Corofil VFB+ Ventilated Fire Barrier is manufactured from an intumescent
strip mechanically fixed to a high density mineral wool backer.
In presenting this technical advice we cannot claim to
serve in any but an advisory capacity and can
undertake no liability since actual conditions of use are
beyond our control.
PFC Corofil VFB+ Ventilated Fire Barrier
FIRE RATINGS.
General benefits:
•
•
•
•
•
Suitable for cavity widths from 50mm to 500mm in accordance with the
fire rating table
Intumescent material expands to fill an open cavity of up to 44mm wide
Simple to install and can be easily cut with a knife
Allows ventilation and moisture dissipation thus preventing damp
problems
Cost effective
Tested to the principles of
BS EN 1363-1:1999 and
BS 476:Parts 20 & 22,
0
1hr
2hr
Application
PFC Corofil VFB+ Ventilated Fire Barrier is used to prevent the spread of fire
for up to 120 minutes between horizontal or vertical cavities formed within
rainscreen systems where a free air gap needs to be maintained. The barriers
are manufactured to suit the cavity widths, leaving a specified air gap (25mm44mm wide). The product is supported with multipurpose brackets,
mechanically fixed back to the inner wall of the rainscreen system.
Fire Rating
TECHNICAL INFORMATION.
Available from our technical sales
office:
Description
PFC Corofil VFB+ Ventilated Fire Barrier is manufactured from an intumescent
strip mechanically fixed to a high density mineral wool backer.
Safety Data Sheet
Installation Instructions
General benefits:
•
•
•
•
•
Suitable for cavity widths from 50mm to 500mm in accordance with the
fire rating table
Intumescent material expands to fill an open cavity of up to 44mm wide
Simple to install and can be easily cut with a knife
Allows ventilation and moisture dissipation thus preventing damp
problems
Cost effective
Specification
Install PFC Corofil VFB+ Ventilated Fire Barrier in all horizontal and vertical
cavities behind rainscreen and cladding systems to allow a ventilation and
drainage gap. Installation to be fully in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
In presenting this technical advice we cannot claim to
serve in any but an advisory capacity and can
undertake no liability since actual conditions of use are
beyond our control.
H92 110/H92 120/P12 40
PFC Corofil VFB+ Ventilated Fire Barrier
ORDERING.
Please provide the following
information:
Fire Rating
Tested to the principles of BS EN 1363-1:1999 and BS 476:Parts 20 & 22,
PFC Corofil VFB+ Ventilated Fire Barrier will provide a fire rating of up to 120
minutes fire integrity.
PFC Corofil VFB+ Ventilated Fire Barrier System has been tested with the
following inner wall constructions and attained the following fire integrity
Ratings with a free air gap of 44mm wide.
Overall cavity width (in mm)
(including insulation thickness
and free air gap)
Type of inner wall construction
Size of air gap required
Substrate
Horizontal
Vertical
Integrity
Integrity
50mm
120 mins
120 mins
51-200mm
90 mins
90 mins
201-300mm
60 mins
90 mins
Cavity Size
Brick, Block, Masonry
OSB Faced Timber Frame
Cement Particle Board with
Metsec Framing
301-500mm
30 mins
60 mins
50mm
30 mins
60 mins
51-300mm
30 mins
30 mins
50mm
90 mins
90 mins
51-200mm
90 mins
90 mins
201-300mm
60 mins
90 mins
301-500mm
30 mins
60 mins
Quantity required (in linear
metres)
Please order from our technical
sales office.
PFC Corofil
Units 3-4
King George Trading Estate
Davis Road
Chessington
Surrey KT9 1TT
Tel: + 44 (0) 208 391 0533
Fax: + 44 (0) 208 391 2723
Email: [email protected]
www.pfc-corofil.com
In presenting this technical advice we cannot claim to
serve in any but an advisory capacity and can
undertake no liability since actual conditions of use are
beyond our control.