Fire Retardant Thermal Barrier Intumescent Coating (Class A2-S1, D0) Timber and Spray Foam
Fire Retardant Thermal Barrier Intumescent Coating (Class A2-S1, D0) Timber and Spray Foam
Fred by Intelligent Membranes is an advanced, high-performance fire retardant designed to safeguard spray foam insulation and timber structures from fire hazards. Formulated with cutting-edge fire-resistant technology, Fred provides unparalleled protection while maintaining the structural integrity of your building. Whether you’re working on new builds or retrofits, Fred delivers exceptional safety and peace of mind.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Fire-Resistant Protection for Spray Foam: Fred is specifically designed to provide effective fire resistance when applied over spray foam insulation, a material often vulnerable to fire risks. It helps prevent the spread of fire, giving added security to energy-efficient construction projects.
- Ideal for Timber Structures: Fred is also an excellent solution for timber frame buildings, offering a protective barrier that significantly reduces the risk of fire damage. This ensures compliance with fire safety regulations while preserving the natural appeal of timber construction.
- Simple Application: Available as a liquid-applied product, Fred can be sprayed directly onto surfaces, ensuring seamless coverage and a uniform protective layer. Its ease of application makes it a practical choice for both contractors and DIY enthusiasts looking to boost fire protection.
- Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly: In line with Intelligent Membranes’ commitment to sustainability, Fred is formulated with low VOCs and environmentally-friendly components, making it safe for use in all types of buildings, including those aiming for Net Zero and Passivhaus standards.
- Tested and Certified: Fred meets the strictest fire safety standards, ensuring your project is compliant with the latest building regulations. With Fred, you get peace of mind knowing your building has superior fire protection.
Why Choose Fred fire retardant paint?
- Enhanced Fire Safety: Protects spray foam insulation and timber structures from fire risks, reducing the potential for fire spread and property damage.
- Versatility: Suitable for a variety of applications, from homes and commercial buildings to warehouses and industrial settings where fire risk is a concern.
- Seamless Integration: Easily integrates into any project, whether you’re constructing a new building or upgrading an existing structure, ensuring thorough fire protection without disrupting your workflow.
- Certified and Reliable: Fred is rigorously tested and certified to meet the highest standards of fire safety, making it the trusted choice for builders, architects, and contractors.
FRED is certified Class A2,-S1, D0.
Fred has a 25 minute Warrington fire test rating – Testing was completed on a load-bearing timber frame wall with a load of 8kN per l/m – Tested to standard BS EN 1365-1 :2012 + corr 2013.
FRED is used inside.
In case of external application, it should be coated with a fire retarding flexible coating such as Passive Purple External or Local building regulations need to be followed which is not the responsibility of the manufacturer of this product, namely Intelligent Membranes.
If Fred is to be spray applied, it must be applied with an intumescent spray machine. Intelligent Membranes would recommend a TriTech T5 spray machine or a machine with similar specifications.
Also available in white and grey – please telephone Intelligent Membranes to discuss these other colours
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Why Choose A2 Flame Retardant Paint?
- Low to zero ignitability
- Great protection for spray foam insulation
- Low heat release
- High fire barrier capacities due to formation of raised charring and hence increase by 1000% when exposed to fire
- Dries quickly
- Can be used on most common construction materials such as concrete, steel, timber and timber sheeting, and polyurethane foam
- No primer needed on most surfaces
- VOC/solvent free
- 25 Minute Warrington fire test rating – Tested on a load-bearing timber frame wall with a load of 8 kN per l/m – Tested to standard BS EN 1365-1 : 2012 + corr 2013
- Class A2-S1, D0
At Intelligent Membranes, we help architects, contractors, retrofitters and self-builders achieve airtightness and waterproofing targets with liquid-applied systems. Our flagship airtight system, Passive Purple®, is airtight at all times yet breathable when the building fabric needs to release vapour — we call this intelligent breathability.
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