Fire protection in facades and air vents

Airflow areas within buildings – such as ventilation openings in walls, through the eaves and behind facades – can quickly become critical fire paths if not properly protected. In the event of a fire, these open areas allow flames, heat, and embers to spread rapidly between building sections. Particularly vulnerable are ventilated facades, fire-rated walls and attics, where ventilation is essential for preventing moisture damage and ensuring structural integrity. In ventilated facades, cavity barriers allow compartmentation of the cavity behind the façade cladding and hence prevent the spread of fire. At the eaves, ventilation openings must allow continuous airflow while reliably blocking flames and hot gases from entering the attic during a fire. In fire-rated walls, ventilation solutions must ensure air circulation without compromising the fire-resistant separation between fire zones.

To ensure effective fire safety, all ventilation systems in these areas must be designed to ensure reliable airflow, while also immediately stopping the spread of flames, embers, and hot gases in case of fire.

Air vents with instant fire resistance

Cavity barrier for ventilated facade systems

Firebreather® Cavity Barrier

Fire protection ventilation grille

Firebreather® Air Transfer Grille

Fire protection eaves vent

Firebreather® Eaves Vent

Firebreather® Cavity Barriers: Essential fire protection for facades

Firebreather® Cavity Barriers are a critical component in modern facade construction, designed to prevent the vertical spread of fire within the building envelope. Facade cavities, while necessary for ventilation and drainage, can act as pathways for fire and smoke if not properly secured. To counter this risk, high-performance cavity barriers like the Firebreather® Cavity Barrier are used.

The Firebreather® Cavity Barrier stands out as the leading choice for ventilated facades and rainscreen cladding due to its innovative features:

Instant fire stop: The only tested solution providing immediate fire suppression for outstanding safety

Maintains ventilation: Ensures airflow and drainage while blocking fire and smoke

Non-combustible materials: Securely fixed to the facade, offering reliable fire protection

Compact design: Slim alternative to bulky materials, ideal for tight spaces

Optimized for narrow facades: High fire safety with minimal space requirements

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Why are Firebreather® Cavity Barriers important for facade construction?

Firebreather® Cavity Barriers are essential for preventing the vertical spread of fire within facade cavities, which can act as dangerous pathways for flames and smoke. Firebreather® Cavity Barriers provide instant fire suppression while maintaining airflow and drainage, ensuring both fire safety and proper ventilation.

How do Firebreather® Cavity Barriers benefit narrow facade construction?

Firebreather® Cavity Barriers are ideal for narrow facades, where space is limited. Their compact design (20 mm - 50 mm) minimizes space requirements while maintaining high fire safety standards. Additionally, they support sustainability by reducing material use and improving energy efficiency.

What are the key features of Firebreather® Cavity Barriers?

Firebreather® Cavity Barriers offer instant fire stopping, making them the only tested solution on the market with immediate fire suppression. They are made from non-combustible materials, ensuring durability, and their breathable design maintains proper ventilation and drainage to prevent moisture buildup.

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Firebreather® Air Transfer Grilles: Safe ventilation for fire-rated walls

When fire-rated partitions require ventilation, traditional solutions like ducting and mechanical fire dampers are often used—but these systems can be costly, complex to install, and require regular maintenance. The Firebreather® Air Transfer Grilles offer a groundbreaking alternative: a fully passive, simple, and cost-effective solution for venting through fire-rated exterior and interior walls. Designed to maintain fire resistance while ensuring proper airflow – an ideal choice for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings with these features:

Instant fire and ember stop: Blocks flames and hot gases immediately, no activation needed

Fast and easy installation: Simple setup without complex systems, saving time and costs

Maintains fire class integrity: Provides instant action, integrity, and insulation like a fire-rated wall

Cost-effective & low maintenance: Easy installation with minimal upkeep, requiring inspections only every five years

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What makes Firebreather® Air Transfer Grilles a better alternative to traditional ventilation solutions?

Unlike traditional ducting and mechanical fire dampers, Firebreather® Air Transfer Grilles offer a fully passive, cost-effective solution that does not require activation, detectors, or moving parts. They provide instant fire and ember stopping while ensuring continuous airflow, making them an efficient and maintenance-friendly choice for fire-rated walls.

How do Firebreather® Air Transfer Grilles ensure fire safety?

Firebreather® Air Transfer Grilles provide instant fire suppression, preventing flames and hot gases from spreading through ventilation openings. They maintain fire class integrity by offering immediate action, structural integrity, and insulation throughout their fire rating period, effectively acting as a fire-rated wall when needed.

What are the key benefits of using Firebreather® Air Transfer Grilles?

The Firebreather® Air Transfer Grilles offer fast and easy installation, requiring no complex systems or components, which reduces installation time and costs. They are also cost-effective and low maintenance, needing only periodic inspections every five years to ensure optimal performance, making them a practical long-term solution.

Firebreather® Eaves Vents: Innovative fire protection for attic ventilation

Attic ventilation through eaves is a well-established method to prevent moisture damage and ensure proper airflow in roof structures. However, traditional eave vents pose a significant fire risk, as flames can spread rapidly through ventilation openings, reaching the attic and roof. In many cases, fires breaking out through windows can travel up into the eaves, leading to devastating material damage. Studies have shown that up to 80% of fires in row house buildings spread through the eaves into the attic and roof construction.

The Firebreather® Eaves Vent offers a simple and safe solution, ensuring effective ventilation while preventing fire spread. With certified fire resistance (EI30), it immediately stops flames and hot gases from penetrating the attic while allowing continuous airflow to protect against moisture damage.

Instant fire and ember protection: Stops flames and embers while allowing ventilation

Certified fire resistance (EI30): Tested 30-minute fire protection for compartmentation

Easy installation & retrofitting: Fits new and existing buildings without major modifications

Passive & maintenance-free: No moving parts, wiring, or activation needed for lasting reliability

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How do Firebreather® Eaves Vents improve fire safety?

Firebreather® Eaves Vents provide instant fire and ember protection, blocking flames and hot gases from entering the attic through the eaves. With certified fire resistance (EI30), they prevent fire spread for up to 30 minutes while maintaining proper ventilation to reduce moisture buildup.

Can Firebreather® Eaves Vents be installed in existing buildings?

Yes, Firebreather® Eaves Vents are designed for easy installation and retrofitting, making them suitable for both new constructions and existing buildings. They provide an effective fire safety upgrade without requiring major structural modifications.

Do Firebreather® Eaves Vents require maintenance?

No, Firebreather® Eaves Vents are completely passive and maintenance-free. With no moving parts, detectors, wiring, or activation systems, they offer long-term fire protection without the need for regular upkeep.

Firebreather® technology: Instant fire protection with ventilation

Firebreather® is a patented passive fire-safe ventilation technology that prevents fire spread while maintaining airflow. By combining a flame-stopping element, heat-absorbing materials, a thermal bridge to prevent overheating, and intumescent sealing, it ensures rapid fire containment without the need for activation. This innovative technology is seamlessly integrated into construction projects through cavity barriers, which compartmentalize façade cavities, air transfer grilles, which block fire spread between fire cells while allowing ventilation, and eaves vents, which prevent fire from reaching the attic while maintaining airflow. Firebreather® offers an efficient and reliable solution for enhanced fire safety in modern buildings.

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