ARC Spandrel Panel U-Barrier

ARC Spandrel Panel U-Barrier

£189.60 £227.52 incl. VAT

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ARC U-Barrier

The ARC Spandrel Panel U-Barrier is a fully tested IFC certificated fire barrier purposely designed to seal the top of the spandrel panel. The product can be compression fit or mechanically fixed to the spandrel panel. The ARC U-Barrier has been rigorously tested to meet or exceed the performance requirements laid out in UK and Irish Building Regulations, helping to ensure safer homes.

Key Facts:

  • Up to 240 minutes fire integrity.
  • Third party certificated by IFC.
  • Enhances fire protection at the junction between the spandrel panel and roof
  • Easy to install before the spandrel panel is fitted
  • Use in conjunction with ARC Spandrel Barrier to provide complete fire stopping around the spandrel panel
  • Complies with building regulations and NHBC 7.2.16
  • Spandrel Panel Width 100mm
  • Pack of 12
  • UB100
  • Supplied in 1200mm Lengths

Application:

The ARC U-Barrier is compressed between the top of the spandrel panel and underside of the roof covering, creating a fire and thermal break.

NHBC 7.2.16 recommends a 25mm gap between the separating wall and the top of adjacent roof trusses, which should be filled with mineral wool – the ARC U-Barrier satisfies this recommendation.

The person installing the U-Barrier should first familiarise themselves with the datasheet, ensuring the correct product is being fitted into the cavity.

All performance claims made are evidenced in the IFC certification IFCC 1961.

Test reports, third party certification and MSDS available on request.

Installation instructions

ARC U-Barrier is designed to be fitted across the top of the spandrel panel underneath the roof covering. Installation is easy, the barrier simply push fits over the top of the spandrel panel. Lengths of ARC U-Barrier should be butted tightly together, with care taken to ensure no gaps remain. Care should be taken when handling the product to ensure that the mineral wool isn’t damaged.

Additional information

Weight 15 kg
Test standard

EN1366-4

Fire performance: Integrity

Up to 240 minutes

Thermal conductivity

0.037W/mK

Fire performance: Insulation

Up to 180 minutes

Insulation

Rockfibre mineral wool

Is the ARC U-Barrier fire rated?

ARC U-Barrier has been fire tested in accordance with the principles given in EN1366-4, achieving 240 minutes fire integrity and 180 minutes insulation within a masonry construction.

Can the ARC U-Barrier be mechanically fixed?

Yes, the polythene flanges can be used to mechanically fix, typically a staple, to the spandrel panel.

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