Are ‘Non-Combustible’ Insulation Systems Really Non-Combustible?
Published – September 2024
Yes, this question might sound slightly unconventional, but with the growing desire for non-combustible products within the roofing industry, we need to understand when ‘non-combustible systems’ are truly non-combustible.
Let’s Talk Technical…
Firstly, lets discuss the technical requirements for a non-combustible system.
UK Building Regulations have established rigorous standards and guidelines for fire safety in roofing systems. Broof (t4) specifically assesses the external fire exposure resistance of roofs, focusing on their ability to withstand flame penetration and prevent the spread of fire. Compliance with Broof (t4) is an essential requirement in meeting the fire performance standards.
Our highly specialised technical design team comply with Broof (t4) on all our designs, but we recognised that both combustible and non-combustible materials can be used on a flat roof system and still achieve Broof (t4) regulations. Therefore, are these ‘non-combustible’ systems truly non-combustible?
At CTF Insulation we embrace innovation and want to be key contributors to the roofing industry. With this said, we see the future of our industry progressing in a regulatory direction for the flat roof insulation system itself to be truly non-combustible in every element. As a company, we take pride in our ambition and strive to stay ahead of the industry, and it is this aspiration which brought us to our most recent product system development.
CTF-Ultra VIP- A2: Fully Non-Combustible Systems
Our latest product solution is our CTF-Ultra VIP- A2 systems; an insulation system range combining various non-combustible individual CTF products to provide a complete non-combustible insulation system to meet any required specification and U Value for inverted and warm roof application.
We have stepped beyond insulation only, with our system build up including non-combustible WFRL (water flow reducing layer) (for inverted roofs), non-combustible adhesive (for fully bonded warm roofs) and non-combustible decking and supports.
With our CTF-Ultra VIP-A2 systems, there is no limits. Our innovation is solving industry issues, making CTF a key contributor to the industry’s evolution.
Want a fully non-combustible system? Want to be a part of the future of roofing? Contact us today.