ARBOSHIELD Pro® range of self-adhesive and pasted Class A and B membrane systems

CARLISLE® provides complete ARBOSHIELD Pro® range of self-adhesive and pasted Class A and B membrane systems

CARLISLE®, the waterproofing and building envelope specialist, has extended the company’s market-leading ARBOSHIELD Pro® fire-rated façade systems range with the launch of two new pasted fire-resistant membrane systems. The new products mean that specifiers can now choose both the fire-rating and installation method best-suited to their project from CARLISLE®’s independently tested EN 13501-1 certified range.

The launch of the ARBOSHIELD® Pro Class A2 Pasted Façade System (ARPS) and ARBOSHIELD Po® BRPS Class B Pasted Façade System means that both A2-s1,d0 and B-s1,d0 reaction to fire classifications are available from CARLISLE® in a choice of self-adhesive or pasted solutions, all providing high performance, durability and buildability.

ARBOSHIELD® Pro ARPS is the non-combustible, pasted EPDM alternative seal and interface sealing membrane system for windows and structural openings that delivers A2-s1, d0 fire classification for higher risk buildings.

ARBOSHIELD Pro® BRPS is CARLISLE®’s Class B s1,d0 rated pasted façade membrane system, which has been fully tested and certified as Class W1 rated.  While many Class B-rated pasted façade membrane systems on the UK market carry only a Class B s3, d0 rating, ARBOSHIELD Pro® BRPS has an industry-leading ‘s1’ certification for risk of smoke in the event of a fire, which means it is more effective at limiting smoke.

Both new additions to the range are designed to seal window and structural openings and provide a high-performance interface sealing membrane. Each has been rigorously tested as a complete system, with both membrane and adhesive designed to work seamlessly together and certified as a cohesive system.

Across the full self-adhesive and pasted range, the membrane systems have been developed to ensure reliable performance and optimal compatibility with various surfaces, delivering a robust barrier against water ingress and air leakage, which supports long-term structural integrity, energy efficiency, fire safety, and compliance.

Mark Halliday, Head of Technical for CARLISLE’s ARBO® brand in the UK explains:

“The addition of the ARBOSHIELD Pro® ARPS and BRPS systems to the range reflects our strategy of responding to market feedback and investing in building on the choice available to specifiers and installers with variety of options to meet the needs of any project, including rainscreens, ventilated façades, high-rise buildings and high-risk buildings (HRBs).

 “The specification of fire-rated façade membranes needs to reflect the level of risk for the building, the available budget, and buildability considerations and our range offers high performance from a trusted façade specialist at a competitive price. Our goal is always to go above and beyond the solutions already available to provide greater choice, backed by the expertise of our team and our high standards of technical support.”

A cost-effective solution that delivers premium performance without a premium price tag, the ARBOSHIELD Pro® ARPS and BRPS systems offer ease of installation alongside excellent value, with a traditional, intuitive ‘paste and apply’ method that reduces the risk of installation errors. This is because the systems have been developed with a high-performance initial bond, which simplifies handling and enables installers to correct and perfect installation for an optimised finish every time. Developed to adhere effectively to a wide range of common building materials, including bricks, concrete, uPVC, and aluminium, they provide a versatile solution for BSR-compliant watertight and airtight façade build-ups, aligned to the risk profile and specification requirements for the building.

Mark Halliday adds: “The extension of our ARBOSHIELD Pro® range to include our A2 and B-rated ARBOSHIELD Pro® ARPS and BRPS pasted systems offers a choice of solutions that specifiers can trust for their performance, while installers will love the buildability and versatility benefits. Meanwhile, these systems also go beyond anything else currently available as a pasted system for safety and performance at a competitive price point.

“Our focus is on providing a full ARBOSHIELD Pro® range of fire-rated façade membranes that enable specifiers, façade installers and main contractors to select a solution aligned to the risk factors for their building, the design of their project, and their buildability considerations.”