Fire tests have been conducted by Alumasc Roofing Systems on its market leading Derbigum high performance bituminous membrane warm roof system. This decision follows on recent events in the UK that highlighted the importance of being compliant with up to date and relevant fire test standards.
Derbigum Mineral and Derbigum Black full warm roof built up systems, such as primer, vapour barrier, adhesive, insulation, underlay and Derbigum cap sheets, all underwent rigorous testing to CEN/TS 1187:2012 and achieved the highest grade in fire safety available in the UK.
ENV1187 Test 4 is a test method that determines the performance of flat roofs to external fire exposure by replicating exposure to burning brands, wind and supplementary radiant heat. Conducting the tests were Exova Warringtonfire Gent, who proved the applicability of original Derbigum fire rating tests and also confirmed the compliance of the current warm roof build-up using the latest BBA Certificated Derbigum system.
Alumasc has previously received top fire ratings to the previous standard on these products; therefore the company grabbed the initiative to obtain the fire rating of its latest systems, in anticipation of tighter regulations governing the fire resistance of construction products.
The certification is the evidence that Alumasc thrives in quality, performance and reliability, as well as helping the company to offer customers unrivalled peace of mind when utilising ist products, taking all the necessary steps to facilitate that.
Specifying certificated products, systems and services in support of fire safety and security of any facility demonstrates due diligence and shows consideration for those that invest, develop, design, manage and use Alumasc’s Roofing Systems.
Legislation and the requirement for compliance to enter new markets has never been tougher and Alumasc will strive to develop and test their products to guarantee it provides the highest levels of safety to not only customers but inhabitants and users of the buildings its products help to protect.
