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A. Proctor Group launches A1-rated, Wraptite®
T
he A. Proctor Group is introducing a score and snap sheathing board to its range of facade solutions.
Used in conjunction with the highly regarded and well-established Wraptite® external air barrier, the Proctor A1 Cement Board can help specifi ers and contractors move more towards a system solution. While suitable for all buildings,
the
through-wall fi re testing carried out featuring Proctor A1 Cement Board means it can be used with Wraptite to support compliance with fi re safety requirements for relevant buildings. “As a cementitious product, Proctor A1 Cement Board is automatically classifi ed as non-combustible,” said Will Jones, head of business development at the A. Proctor Group. “Through-wall testing has confi rmed the sheathing board’s compatibility with our Wraptite membrane, delivering a result of 120 minutes without integrity failure. Customers can therefore feel assured when
-compatible sheathing board
Key to the development of Proctor A1 Cement Board was the desire to offer the best possible all-round solution. As a result, it combines the benefi ts of traditional fi bre cement boards with desirable qualities of newer gypsum sheathing boards that have gained acceptance in the marketplace. “Fibre cement boards tend to be heavy
and diffi cult to cut on site,” explained Lewis Stanley, business development manager (High Rise & Facades). “Proctor A1 Cement Board is a lightweight board for easier handling, and it is score and snap to make cutting and installation easier.”
choosing a fully-adhered external air barrier and vapour permeable membrane.” There are further benefi ts from the compatibility with Wraptite.
As the
membrane offers a W1 classifi cation for water hold out, there is no need to use tapes and sealants on the Proctor A1 Cement Board to provide airtightness and temporary weather protection.
As with all products offered by the A. Proctor Group, Proctor A1 Cement Board is backed up by comprehensive technical support, plus on-site support including all complementary fi xings and accessories. To fi nd out more, please visit the website.
01250 872 261
www.proctorgroup.com
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