Insulating coating FRED

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Product overview
FRED by Intelligent Membranes is an advanced, high-performance intumescent fire-retardant thermal barrier formulated to protect spray foam insulation and timber structures. It provides fire resistance while preserving structural integrity and is suitable for new builds and retrofit projects.

Key features and benefits

• Fire-Resistant Protection for Spray Foam: Designed to provide effective fire resistance when applied over spray foam insulation, helping prevent fire spread.
• Ideal for Timber Structures: Provides a protective barrier for timber frame buildings, reducing risk of fire damage.
• Simple Application: Liquid-applied product that can be spray-applied for seamless coverage and a uniform protective layer.
• Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly: Formulated with low VOCs and environmentally-friendly components.
• Tested and Certified: Meets high fire safety standards and documented test results for reaction and resistance to fire.

Why choose an A2 flame retardant

• Low to zero ignitability
• Great protection for spray foam insulation
• Low heat release
• High fire barrier capacity due to formation of raised charring (large volume char expansion when exposed to fire)
• Dries quickly
• Can be used on common construction materials including concrete, steel, timber and timber sheeting, and polyurethane foam
• No primer required on most surfaces
• VOC/solvent free
• 25 minute Warrington fire test rating on a load-bearing timber frame wall (tested to BS EN 1365-1)
• Class A2-S1, D0 reaction to fire classification

Certifications & testing
FRED is certified Class A2-S1, D0. FRED achieved a 25 minute Warrington fire test rating when tested on a load-bearing timber frame wall under a load of 8 kN per linear metre to BS EN 1365-1:2012 + corrigendum 2013. Additional accredited reports and reaction-to-fire evidence exist to support performance claims.

Application & usage

• Intended for internal use. For external applications, FRED should be overcoated with a suitable fire-retarding flexible external coating or used in accordance with local building regulations.
• Can be spray-applied, roller-applied or brush-applied depending on project needs; when spray-applying, use an intumescent spray machine.
• Recommended spray equipment: TriTech T5 or machines of similar specification for intumescent spray application.
• When protecting exposed spray foam to achieve a Class B build-up, apply: spray foam → Supergrip FR fire-rated primer → FRED (build-up as required).

Colours & variants
Available colours include Orange (standard), White and Grey. Colour choice may affect finish appearance but not fundamental fire performance when applied per specification.

Environmental & safety
FRED is formulated with low VOCs, solvent-free characteristics and is described as non-toxic in normal use conditions. Refer to Safety Data Sheet for handling and PPE recommendations.

Related guidance

• Guides and educational materials exist covering spray-foam fire protection, intumescent paint function, and fire protection for timber and spray foam.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Reaction to fire classification: Class A2-S1, D0
• Warrington fire test rating: 25 minutes on a load-bearing timber frame wall (8 kN per l/m) — tested to BS EN 1365-1:2012 + corr 2013
• Application method: spray, roller, brush; spray requires intumescent spray machine (e.g. TriTech T5 or equivalent)
• Use: Interior thermal barrier for timber and spray foam; for external use, overcoat with a suitable external fire-retarding flexible coating or follow local regulations
• Typical substrates: timber, timber sheeting, polyurethane spray foam, concrete, steel
• Primer: No primer needed on most surfaces; Supergrip FR recommended in the spray foam → primer → FRED build-up to achieve Class B reaction to fire
• VOC: Low / solvent free formulation
• Packaging / example SKU shown: 10 kg container (product imagery references 10 kg can)
• Documentation available: Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Installation Guide, Reaction to Fire and Fire Resistance reports