FlameOut Breathe Chosen For Exceptional Residential Development
- dcb1960
- Jul 8
- 1 min read
ITP’s FlameOut Breathe flame-retardant breather membrane has been specified for an exceptional development of 28 affordable homes near Whitstable.
OSG Architecture designed the scheme for Moat Homes with a thoughtful layout to maximise development space, with apartments curved to meet the shape of the site. The project involved the demolition of an existing house to make way for construction on land at Montpelier Avenue which occupies a prominent position on the old Thanet Way. The properties consist of four large four-bedroom family houses, which are in short supply for affordable rent in the area, as well as 24 much-needed two-bedroom apartments.
FlameOut Breathe was installed by leading façade specialist, Apex Facades, to protect the long-term condition of the building envelope, preventing the build-up of moisture within the internal insulation layer. FlameOut Breathe’s advanced membrane is highly breathable, facilitating the release of water vapour while providing W1-rated water tightness to protect against rain ingress. Its engineered textile also has self-extinguishing qualities and Euroclass B-s1, d0 flame retardancy independently tested to EN 13501-1, making the product fully compliant for use on high-rise and high-risk buildings.
With in-house manufacturing facilities and decades of experience in the development of protective textiles for construction, ITP manufactures a wide range of membranes engineered to provide high-performance protection for the building envelope. As well as offering a range of breather membranes, the company supplies advanced vapour control layers which enhance air tightness and protect insulation against warm air moisture from a building’s interior. The company’s product portfolio also includes house wraps, roofing underlays, UV-resistant façade membranes, and ground gas barrier membranes for developments on contaminated land.
