EXTERIORS
Glidevale Protect supports fi re safety at refurbishment of Manchester homes
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rameSafe FR, Glidevale Protect’s Class A2, fi re rated external wall breather membrane has been installed to help improve safety
standards as part of the cladding remediation works being undertaken at a major medium rise residential development in Greater Manchester. T e Life Building in Hulme off ers a wide range
of living options that allow for fl exible and urban living. Working on behalf of Homes England, principal contractor Cubic Facades was appointed to install full cladding remediation works to ensure full compliance with fi re safety regulations in alignment with the Building Safety Regulator. Glidevale Protect was a key supply chain partner on the project, supplying fi re rated membranes in collaboration with RGB Facades, a specialist within the rainscreen cladding sector. T e mandatory remedial works involved
three blocks of cladding being replaced with non-combustible materials on all external walls for the entire building envelope as well as internal courtyards, balconies and public walkways. As part of this, a fi t for purpose, independently tested fi re rated membrane was required to be used as part of the external wall build up. Glidevale Protect’s FrameSafe FR external breather membrane, which exceeds the current requirements set down in Building Regulations Approved Document B in the UK,
was supplied by partner RGB Facades for use throughout the scheme. T e Protect FrameSafe FR breather
membrane has been installed by Cubic Facades onto the external wall fi re boards throughout the development to ensure integrity of fi re performance and to reduce the risk of fi re spread. Its Protect FR tape has also been used to seal membrane laps which creates a full wall membrane and tape system solution. Protect FrameSafe FR and Protect FR tape products have been independently fi re tested both with the membrane free hanging and as a system application fi xed over A1 and A2 substrates, achieving a Class A2-s1, d0 reaction to fi re. Mike Dickinson, commercial director of
Cubic Facades commented: “We are pleased with the overall performance of the external wall membrane for this project. It was critical that the chosen product had independent fi re test data as a membrane system with tape to back up its claims and give us the confi dence to fi t on site. T e product is easy to install and my team commented that Protect FrameSafe FR was easier to handle than other fi re rated membranes that had previously been used.” James Smith, head of technical for Glidevale
Protect said: “Fire rated wall membranes like our own Protect FrameSafe FR product, can help play
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a crucial role in reducing facade fi re risk, as their performance can have a positive impact on the overall fi re strategy of a residential development like the Life Building. “Currently, UK Building Regulations generally
class external wall membranes as exemptions to the minimum Class A2 requirements for wall structures in relevant buildings in UK Building Regulations, albeit with the exception of residential buildings above 11 metres in England, where external wall membranes must achieve a minimum of a Class B-s3, d0 rating. But there’s a growing industry momentum towards specifying products that future proof against minimum standards, prompting the use of fi re rated materials with a higher reaction to fi re classifi cation, like Protect FrameSafe FR.”
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From Design to Delivery – Introducing BuildEase with Nudura
shortages, compliance burdens, and tight delivery schedules make it increasingly diffi cult to meet targets. The traditional build process – fragmented across multiple suppliers and trades – is showing its limitations. Delays, waste, and ineffi ciencies have become the norm. Developers need a new way forward and Nudura is here to help. That’s why Nudura launched BuildEase – their new simplifi ed ICF delivery enablement service that addresses the construction industry’s call for quicker, more predictable, and lower-waste building systems. Backed by Tremco CPG UK and powered by the Nudura brand, BuildEase leads the shift towards smarter housing delivery. Designed for housing developers, housing
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associations and contractors, rather than coordinating multiple parties and diff erent timelines, Nudura’s end-to-end service provides a single partner from the earliest design stages through to completion - From Design to Delivery – aligning your design for buildability, supplying Nudura ICF systems tailored to your site layout, ensuring compliance documentation is in place, and even supporting your team on-site. Here’s what BuildEase off ers:
NUDURA ICF SYSTEM TAILORED TO YOUR SITE One of the core features of this service is providing
he pressure on UK housing developers and contractors has never been greater. Demand for homes continues to rise, while labour
waste-reducing, factory Nudura ICF components. ICF construction available from Nudura, provides end users with an eco-friendly, sustainable development. Everything is prepared off -site based on your approved site layout and delivered ready to install. This reduces on-site material waste dramatically as there is less rework; speeds up installation as blocks arrive in logical order and ready to build - leading to a cleaner, more controlled build environment.
BUILT FOR COMPLIANCE – INCLUDING NHBC BuildEase solutions are fully compliant with UK building standards and backed by warranty pathways. Nudura’s ICF systems are designed to be NHBC ready from day one, with compliance documentation prepared to support your technical submissions and simplify approvals. Rather than rushing to meet requirements at the last minute, they work with your compliance teams early in the project – helping ensure smooth approvals, reducing design risk and minimising surprises down the line.
ON-SITE SUPPORT & DELIVERY SEQUENCING Nudura provide supervision and training for new crews, to ensure their ICF systems are installed quickly and correctly - minimising errors. Nudura believe in being present and proactive by providing regular site visits and a technical support hotline.
SUSTAINABLE AND SITE-SMART At the heart of the BuildEase service off ering is support for safer builds and smarter outcomes. With ICF components arriving Nudura, BuildEase promotes reduced material waste on site and lower transport emissions. This helps developers meet ESG targets and planning obligations contributing to the builds’ sustainability reporting.
SERVICE THAT DELIVERS AT EVERY STAGE In a market that demands more homes, built faster, and to higher standards BuildEase provides the partner that delivers at every stage. From manufacturing to delivery and beyond, BuildEase is backed by Tremco CPG UK’s reputation for reliability service quality and technical care. With timely, phased deliveries, integrated support teams what you get is a reliable partner for repeatable housing delivery.
READY TO BUILD SMARTER? BuildEase is about giving developers and contractors what they really need: clarity, speed, and confi dence in delivery.
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