DuPont A2 fire rated non-combustible system for weatherproofing and condensation risk management

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View the DuPont entry on BPindex Visit the DuPont website Europe has standardised testing and classification criteria for construction products through the European Standard EN 13501-1. Classes are described by letters. The first letter gives a classification based on the combustibility and contribution to fire: A1 and A2 is non-combustible, B till E go from very limited to medium contribution to fire, …

Sustainability in the Building Industry.

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View the DuPont™ Tyvek® entry on BPindex Visit the DuPont™ Tyvek® website Student housing in Sweden: Forta Pro modular solutions with DuPont™ Tyvek® deliver energy efficiency and increase interior comfort. April 2021 – “Kvarteret Jylland” is a new student accommodation consisting of 350 micro-apartments), located in Kista, Northern Stockholm, Sweden. The project mission was to build modern, sustainable and attractive premises for …

Field Notes: Plantex® Platinium undergoes continual testing and responsive evolution

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View the DuPont™ Plantex® entry on BPindex Visit the DuPont™ Plantex® website The latest observations from different test programmes confirm product performance and improved installation methods Our changing world demands adaptation and innovative solutions – and those solutions must in turn respond to observation and learning. Accordingly, DuPont is committed to the ongoing evolution of its products and systems, subjecting …

Claim back your Japanese Knotweed infested land

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View the DuPont entry on BPindex Visit the DuPont website Plantex® Platinium is a high-performance landscaping fabric specially designed for controlling invasive and aggressive weeds such as Japanese Knotweed. Invented and manufactured by DuPont, Plantex® Platinium has been thoroughly and extensively tested over several years and in natural environments. The product’s benefits and installation are featured in a video you …

Advanced Tyvek® AirGuard® Smart offers a clever new way to control both airtightness and moisture

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View the DuPont(tm) Tyvek® entry on BPi Visit the DuPont(tm) Tyvek® website View the Tyvek® AirGuard® product details Now the complex needs of the modern building envelope can be met by a product that is both simple to work with and ingenious in managing multiple demands. Adaptable to varying climatic conditions, Tyvek® AirGuard® Smart is a membrane with a difference – …