Technical knowledge. Informed thinking.

Fire safety and façade design are constantly evolving. New regulations, changing construction methods and closer scrutiny of building materials mean that architects, specifiers and contractors need to understand not only the products they specify, but the technical issues that influence their performance.

Arena roof build-up revealed — ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT — NOT A DOCUMENTED STAMISOL INSTALLATION.

The Fire Membranes Knowledge Hub

The Fire Membranes Knowledge Hub brings together industry news, technical guidance, expert commentary and practical advice covering façade fire safety and membrane specification. From understanding reaction-to-fire classifications and building regulations to exploring moisture management, open-jointed cladding and installation requirements, our aim is to make complex technical subjects easier to understand and apply.

Featuring contributions from Don & Low Fire Solutions, the Knowledge Hub shares specialist insight, examines the challenges facing the construction industry and explores the issues shaping the future of façade design. Whether you are researching a particular product, developing a specification or keeping up with changes in the industry, this is where you can find informed thinking and useful technical knowledge.

Browse by subject

Start with the question.

Reaction-to-fire classifications

Understand A1, A2-s1,d0 and the distinction between product classification and complete façade performance.

Read the classification guide

Building regulations

Discuss the requirements of your project and the evidence needed to inform material selection.

Ask our technical team

Moisture management

Consider water-tightness, vapour permeability and the membrane's role within the building envelope.

Explore membrane performance

Open-jointed cladding

Consider joint dimensions, exposure and product-specific limitations alongside fire classification.

Explore façade applications

Installation and specification

Find the documentation needed to assess substrates, overlaps, junctions, fixings and penetrations.

View technical resources

A1 / A2-s1,d0

Specification fundamentals

Understand the classification. Then assess the construction.

Fire classifications are an important starting point, but they are not proof of complete façade-system performance. Our guide explains what the ratings measure and why the wider wall construction matters.

Understanding fire classifications

Technical support

A project-specific question?

Whether you are researching a product or developing a specification, speak to our technical team about the information you need.

Request technical information