Effisus Vapour FR 

Protecting Buildings. Enhancing Efficiency

Façade AVCL membranes act as a protective underlay and shield against water, air and vapour, thus avoiding mould build-up. Effisus Vapour FR is a class A1 fire-rated membrane that ensures the highest standards in safety and weatherproofing. 

Masonry and blockwork systems

Renovation and retrofit projects

Ventilated facade systems

Façade membranes are critical to a building’s weatherproofing, comfort and energy efficiency. They also play a key role in enhancing the durability of the façade.

 Vapour membranes, also known as airtight vapour control layers (AVCL), block water, air and vapour from passing through, therefore protecting buildings from condensation while improving overall airtightness and energy efficiency. Mould build-up is therefore avoided, mitigating health issues and material decay expected to result from condensation. 

On geographies with wet and cold seasons, such as the UK and most European countries, these are regularly applied on the inner layer of the façade. Conversely, when temperatures are high most of the year, such as in the Middle Eastern countries, these are installed on the outer layer. The position of the AVCL membrane is driven by condensation physics, not construction habits. 

Effisus Vapour FR membrane is a highly differentiated Class A1 fire-classified membrane and ensures the highest standards in airtightness, watertightness and UV exposure, resulting therefore in a positive contribution to the building’s safety, efficiency and longevity. For peace of mind and compliance, this solution is backed by solid test results, proven real conditions and it is BBA, DCD and ADCD certified. 

Effisus Vapour FR is complemented by a full range of dedicated accessories for fixing the membrane in place, addressing overlaps, sealing the perimeter even on rougher and porous surfaces and lastly sealing punctual perforations. The result is a complete, reliable, and easy-to-install system that saves time on site while guaranteeing long-term performance. 

To complete the weatherproofing of a fire-classified building envelope, Effisus ProFlex FR is the ideal solution for interfaces, while Effisus Breather FR UV is suitable where a breathable membrane is required.

PropertyStandardValue
Thickness–0.148 ± 0.015
Length–50m
Width–1,2m
Reaction to Fire (Membrane)EN 13501-1Class A1
Resistance to water penetrationEN 1928W1 pass
Water vapour properties (Sd)EN 1931>1500
Tensile strength MD/CD (N/50mm)EN 12311-1>700 / >400
Tearing resistance MD/CD (N)EN 12310-1>170 / >130
Flexibility at low temperature (-40ºC)EN 1109Pass
Airtightness (m3/(h x m2 x 50Pa))EN 121140.002
Reaction to Fire (full system testing)EN 13501-1Class A2-s1,d0
Artificial ageing by long term exposure (5000hrs)EN 1296 / EN 1931Passed
BBA Approval Inspection Testing Certification
DCD Approval
Environmental Product Declaration
IAC Gold
IAC Gold Certification
Technical Data Sheet
Installation Manual
DOWNLOAD BOOKLET

Get our product booklet in your inbox

By submitting this form, you agree that we may store the information provided in accordance with our Privacy Notice and contact you regarding your request.

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.