Cavity Barrier in Ventilated Facades

Description

This CPD looks at some of the common external wall types, key functions a ventilated façade; the UK regulatory requirements for fire protection within this facade type including the latest changes regarding fire classifications. It looks at functional performance of cavity barriers, suitable applications and important principles, testing and certification, routes to compliance when installing the cavity barrier component into the façade system. It also puts forward some typical problematic areas and how to overcome them early in the design stage as well as an installation overview.