Siderise RV Vertical Cavity Barrier
Full fill cavity barrier for vertical compartmentation in all types of rainscreen façades
Protecting the vertical
RV Vertical Cavity Barrier is designed to fully fill the void between the external envelope and internal structure, preventing fire spreading across a compartment and helping to maintain air-pressurisation in ventilated façades. Comprising a Lamella stone wool core with reinforced aluminium foil faces, the RV Vertical Cavity Barrier can compress and flex in-line with the natural building movement common in cladding, with no loss of performance during the building lifecycle.
Its pre-compressed, vertically fibred Lamella core allows RV Vertical Cavity Barrier to accommodate the serviceability movement normally associated with rainscreen façades
RV Vertical Cavity Barrier has been tested to EN 1366-4, with a range of insulation and integrity performance options to suit any project
The product is available in various thicknesses, to suit a wide range of void depths, from 20 – 450mm
The performance of RV Vertical Cavity Barrier has been certified by Certifire & IFC (fire resistance) and Intertek US and UK (reaction to fire)
RV Vertical Cavity Barrier has been used in cladding systems assessed under multiple large-scale fire tests, including BS 8414 & NFPA 285
Siderise RV vertical cavity barriers for rainscreen cladding are used to full fill the void between the external envelope and internal structure.
The construction offers excellent resistance to the passage of both smoke and fire. Additionally, by fully sealing the void, they assist ventilated façades to function by maintaining air-pressurisation compartmentation.
Significantly, their unique stone wool lamella core construction enables the vertical barriers to accommodate the serviceability movement normally associated with rainscreen façades.
Intersections between horizontal and vertical cavity barriers are simply abutted, with RFT 120/45 foil tape applied as detailed in the RV Installation Instructions. The leading edge compresses directly against the external envelope. No intumescent strip is required.
Siderise RV vertical cavity barriers for rainscreen cladding applications consist of a non-combustible stone wool lamella core, with reinforced aluminium foil faces.
Siderise RV vertical cavity barriers are installed within the cavity formed between the rainscreen facade and the inner structural wall using appropriate Siderise support brackets. Brackets are available in either galvanised mild steel (G) or stainless steel (S).
The standard product length is 1200mm.
Reaction to Fire – Siderise RV vertical cavity barriers have Third-party certification with Intertek and are classified as A1 to EN 13501-1. Please see Table 1 for further information.
Table 1 : Reaction to Fire Performance
| Properties | Value |
|---|---|
| Classification |
A1 to EN 13501-1 |
| Certificate No. |
WHI-09/02-22-000001-02 (UK) WHI20-32944302 (US) |
| Thickness Range |
50-175mm |
| Substrates |
Mechanically fixed to gypsum or any other A1 or A2-s1, d0 substrate |
| Joints |
With or without joints |
Resistance to Fire - Siderise RV vertical cavity barriers have been tested in accordance with EN 1366-4: 2006+A1: 2010. The cavity barriers maintained integrity (E) and insulation (I) requirements as detailed in Table 2.
The tests have been undertaken to assess the ability of the vertical-cavity barrier products to reinstate the fire resistance of a lightweight aerated concrete supporting construction. This is the standard assembly for testing such cavity barrier products as it allows the performance of the individual barrier to be classified.
Third-party Certification
For full details of Siderise RV certified products, including the testing and scope of our Third-party certification, please refer to Certifire Certificate Number CF 6028 and IFC Certification IFCC 1712. Please see Table 2 for more information.
'Certifire certification and any product label is only applicable to the specific scope and field of application as defined within the current and valid Certifire certificate number CF 6028. Any additional details, amendments or additions to the product, or any use outside the scope or field of application, outside of that stated within Certifire number CF 6028 has not been reviewed or approved by Warringtonfire.'
The Certificates are available for download from our online Technical Resources or by contacting our Technical Support department: technical.services@siderise.com
Table 2: Resistance to Fire Performance
| Product Ref | Void Width (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Compression (min.) | Integrity (Mins) | Insulation (mins) | Product Length (mm) | Third-party Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RV-90/30 |
20 - 50 |
75 |
+10% |
90 |
30 |
1200 |
CF 6028 & IFCC 1712 |
|
RV-90/30 |
51 - 450 |
75 |
+10mm |
90 |
30 |
1200 |
CF 6028 & IFCC 1712 |
|
RV-90/60 |
20 - 50 |
90 |
+10% |
90 |
60 |
1200 |
CF 6028 & IFCC 1712 |
|
RV-90/60 |
51 - 450 |
90 |
+10mm |
90 |
60 |
1200 |
CF 6028 & IFCC 1712 |
|
RV-120/120 |
20 - 50 |
120 |
+10% |
120 |
120 |
1200 |
CF 6028 & IFCC 1712 |
|
RV-120/120 |
51 - 450 |
120 |
+10mm |
120 |
120 |
1200 |
CF 6028 & IFCC 1712 |
Please note: -
Integrity and Insulation ratings in the above tables refer to performance in product fire tests to EN1366-4:2006+A1: 2010.
In all cases, we recommend that the specifier and user review the specific project configuration regarding available large-scale system test data and in light of the latest National Building Regulations, local Building Code, and/or government advice. For voids greater than 450mm, please contact our Technical services team for further information.
Table 3: Support Brackets
| Product Type | Void (mm) 20-50 | Void (mm) 51-150 | Void (mm) 151-240 | Void (mm) 241-300 | Void (mm) 301-450 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RV-90/30 |
None. |
B65/110 |
B195 |
B355 |
B355 |
|
RV-90/60 |
None. |
B65/110 |
B195 |
B355 |
B355 |
|
RV-120/120 |
None. |
B65/110 |
B195 |
B355 |
B355 |
Support Brackets
Support brackets should be installed at 600mm fixing centres (300mm from each end).
The brackets are supplied as standard in 1mm galvanised mild steel (G) or stainless steel (S), in a flat form for site folding. They incorporate pre-notched indents to aid this process.
Lengths of the barrier are secured with these dedicated brackets, which impale the product at mid thickness to a depth of 75% of void.
The brackets are drilled on-site and secured to the inner structural wall using non-combustible steel anchors or screws. These fixings are not supplied by Siderise.
Please see separate installation instructions and installation video available on our website.
Please note:
For voids up to 50mm: (measured cavity) +10% compression is required.
For voids greater than 50mm: (measured cavity) + 10mm compression is required.
Siderise RH horizontal cavity barriers are installed so that they terminate each side of the Siderise RV vertical cavity barriers.
System Fire Performance
Siderise cavity barrier products have been used in a number of large-scale system tests such as BS 8414(1&2) and NFPA 285. These may be used to evaluate the performance of the Siderise cavity barriers within a complete cladding system. The rules for extended application of results from BS 8414 tests are subsequently defined in BS 9414.
For information regarding performance and assembly details in system tests please contact our technical services team.
Thermal conductivity: λ= 0.038 W/m.K (tested foil to foil)
Table 4: Product Properties
| Properties | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Supplied |
Sheets: 1200mm x 1200mm (UK and EU); 1200mm x 1150mm (RoW) Pre-cut strips: 1200mm long and supplied in width to suit advised void size. |
| Product Finish |
Aluminium foil to surfaces exposed to cavity |
| Product Colour |
Solid, green-brown exposed edges with silver aluminium top and bottom facings |
| Density |
Nominal 75 kg/m3 |
| Thermal Conductivity |
λ = 0.038 W/m.K (tested foil to foil) |
| Void Sizes |
RV-90/30 permissible for voids up to 450mm RV-90/60 permissible for voids up to 450mm RV-120/120 permissible for voids up to 450mm |
| Reaction to Fire |
Class 'A1' to EN 13501-1 see Table 1 |
| Resistance to Fire |
For product fire performance see Table 2 |
Siderise RV Vertical Cavity Barrier have an Environmental Product Declaration (HUB-1302) in accordance with EN 15804+A2 & ISO 14025 / ISO 21930. Please see Product Resources or EPD Hub for further information.
Stone wool core is recyclable
The following information is available upon request or via download from the website:
- Safety Data Sheet
- Product Brochure
- Standard Details
- Installation Instructions
- Installation Video
- NBS Specification Clause
- Third-party Certification
Technical Services Team: technical.services@siderise.com
Site Services Support
Siderise offers a range of services to contractors and installers. These include toolbox product installation and site installation inspection and reporting (subject to availability and by agreement).
Site Services Team: site.services@siderise.com
The information in this datasheet is believed to be accurate at the date of publication. Siderise has a policy of continuous product improvement and reserves the right to alter or amend the specifications of products without prior notice. Siderise does not accept responsibility for the consequences of using the products described outside of the recommendations within this datasheet. Expert advice should be sought where there is any doubt about the correct specification or installation of Siderise products.
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Yes, brackets are available in two forms: galvanised steel brackets (G) and denotes stainless steel brackets (S). These are supplied in a flat form with pre-notched indents for site folding
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