Firefly Athena 60:60 is a lightweight, flexible fire barrier, fully certified 60 minutes on timber.
Firefly Athena 60:60 is designed to be installed as a two-layer fire barrier system, certified for use on timber to provide compartmentation of larger spaces. Exceeds the Fire Barrier requirements of Building Regulations: Approved Document B (Fire Safety) with 60 minutes Integrity and 60 minutes Insulation.
*Must be installed as a 2 layer system - vertical 60:60 from both sides.
Key Benefits
- 60 minutes Integrity, 60 minutes Insulation from both sides
- IFC Certified for use on timber - BS476 Parts 20 & 22
- Lightweight, flexible and easy to handle and cut
- Installer-friendly product with installation savings of 30% compared to a triple layer system
- Ideal for lofts and roof voids with restricted access and space
- Works with Firefly Penowrap for a perfect barrier solution on timber
- Utilises standard fixings, angles and high temperature adhesives approved for all Firefly barriers
Use Areas
Firefly Athena 60:60 is particularly suited for use as a certified fire barrier system on timber. Its unique construction and ease of handling and installation make it perfect for areas involving timber and restricted access / working space such as lofts and roof voids in Social Housing, Care Homes and Student Accommodation.
Construction
Manufactured using layers of woven and non woven glass fibre, specially treated with a proprietary coating to greatly increase fire resistance, and aluminium foil. The product is designed to be installed as a 2-layer system either side of timber, utilising other Firefly products including Penowrap and High Temperature Adhesive and stainless steel staples.
Description Lightweight, flexible Fire Barrier - combined Insulation and Integrity
Certification Third Party Certified by IFCC. Certificate number: IFCC 1578
Application Vertical - 2 layer system 60:60 from both sides
Properties
Description: Non-toxic / user friendly / flexible / durable.
Easy to manipulate and cut to shape
Colour: White
Coating: A chemical treatment to optimise thermal properties and help prevent fibre migration
Minimum Thickness: 10mm
Specifications
Exceeds 60 minutes integrity with 60 minutes insulation when tested to BS 476 parts 20/22: 1987
Classifications
Tested to BS476 parts 6 and 7 - Pass (propagation and surface spread of flame)
Dimensions & Packaging Width: 127cm
Roll Length: 6 linear metres
Roll Area: 7.62 square metres
Packed: Concertinaed and individually wrapped in polythene
Minimum Weight: 2.4kg/m2
Firefly
All Firefly products must be installed in compliance with the Firefly Installation Guide, which is provided upon request. Deviation from these drawings should not be carried out without written authority from the Firefly Technical Department.
All figures quoted are nominal, believed to be true at the time of printing and are presented without guarantee. It is up to the user to determine the suitability of use.
This product is undergoing continuous further testing and assessment for fixing into steel and timber. This will also allow for certification in both the vertical and horizontal planes.
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