The A. Proctor Group is introducing a score and snap sheathing
board to its range of facade solutions.
Used in conjunction with the highly regarded and wellestablished Wraptite® external air barrier, the Proctor A
1
Cement Board can help specifiers and contractors move more
towards a system solution.
While suitable for all buildings, the through-wall fire testing
carried out featuring Proctor A
1 Cement Board means it can
be used with Wraptite to support compliance with fire safety
requirements for relevant buildings.
“As a cementitious product, Proctor A
1 Cement Board is
automatically classified as non-combustible,” said Will Jones,
Head of Business Development at the A. Proctor Group.
“Through-wall testing has confirmed the sheathing board’s
compatibility with our Wraptite membrane, delivering a
result of 120 minutes without integrity failure. Customers can
therefore feel assured when choosing a fully-adhered external
air barrier and vapour permeable membrane.”
There are further benefits from the compatibility with
Wraptite. As the membrane offers a W
1 classification for
water hold out, there is no need to use tapes and sealants on
the Proctor A
1 Cement Board to provide airtightness and
temporary weather protection.
Key to the development of Proctor A
1 Cement Board was the
desire to offer the best possible all-round solution. As a result, it
combines the benefits of traditional fibre cement boards with
desirable qualities of newer gypsum sheathing boards that have
gained acceptance in the marketplace.
“Fibre cement boards tend to be heavy and difficult to cut
on site,” explained Lewis Stanley, Business Development
Manager (High Rise & Facades). “Proctor A
1 Cement Board is a
lightweight board for easier handling, and it is score and snap to
make cutting and installation easier.”
As with all products offered by the A. Proctor Group, Proctor A1 Cement Board is backed up by comprehensive technical
support, plus on-site support including all complementary
fixings and accessories. To find out more visit
www.proctorgroup.com
