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Glidevale Protect A1® Solar - Impermeable Roofing Underlay
Glidevale Protect A1® Solar - Impermeable Roofing Underlay

Verified 5 days ago

BPD Building Product Design Ltd

1000 mm-wide rolls

Verified 5 days ago

BPD Building Product Design Ltd

1500 mm-wide rolls

Summary
Heavy-duty type HR impermeable roofing underlay, designed for all cold and warm pitched roofs, where in-roof solar PV panels are installed.
Heavy-duty type HR impermeable roofing underlay, designed for all cold and warm pitched roofs, where in-roof solar PV panels are installed.
Application

The product can be used for all pitched roof constructions (tiled and slated), whether the insulation is at ceiling joist level or at rafter level.


The product can be used for all pitched roof constructions (tiled and slated), whether the insulation is at ceiling joist level or at rafter level.


Description

Protect A1® Solar is a high performance, heavy-duty type HR roofing underlay. Used in conjunction with high and low level ventilation, Protect A1 Solar reduces the risk of condensation forming on the underside of solar PV panels and therefore lowers the risk of rotten timbers. Due to the impermeable design and high resistance to vapour transfer, there is no need for a ventilated counter batten space above the membrane, saving time and material costs.


Features and benefits:

  • No need to install additional counter battens above the membrane, reducing time and material costs.
  • Ideal membrane solution to support the growth of in-roof solar PV on new build and refurbishment, as detailed in Building Regulations Part L 2021 and the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP).
  • Used in conjunction with high and low level ventilation, Protect A1 Solar can help you meet BS 5250 ventilation requirements.
  • Has ‘unrestricted’ use for wind uplift in all exposure conditions in the UK and Ireland at 345 mm batten gauge (1732 Pa) without the need for additional sealing tapes.
  • Completely water and airtight.
  • Excellent nail tear and tensile strength.
  • UV & heat resistant.
  • Easy to cut and handle.
  • Absorbent under-surface prevents condensate drip-off.
  • BM TRADA certified. 
  • UKCA and CE marked.
  • Produced in the UK.

Protect A1® Solar is a high performance, heavy-duty type HR roofing underlay. Used in conjunction with high and low level ventilation, Protect A1 Solar reduces the risk of condensation forming on the underside of solar PV panels and therefore lowers the risk of rotten timbers. Due to the impermeable design and high resistance to vapour transfer, there is no need for a ventilated counter batten space above the membrane, saving time and material costs.


Features and benefits:

  • No need to install additional counter battens above the membrane, reducing time and material costs.
  • Ideal membrane solution to support the growth of in-roof solar PV on new build and refurbishment, as detailed in Building Regulations Part L 2021 and the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP).
  • Used in conjunction with high and low level ventilation, Protect A1 Solar can help you meet BS 5250 ventilation requirements.
  • Has ‘unrestricted’ use for wind uplift in all exposure conditions in the UK and Ireland at 345 mm batten gauge (1732 Pa) without the need for additional sealing tapes.
  • Completely water and airtight.
  • Excellent nail tear and tensile strength.
  • UV & heat resistant.
  • Easy to cut and handle.
  • Absorbent under-surface prevents condensate drip-off.
  • BM TRADA certified. 
  • UKCA and CE marked.
  • Produced in the UK.
Product certifications
Color
Grey
Grey
Finish
Embossed
Embossed
Material
Polypropylene
Polypropylene
Shape
Rectangle
Rectangle
Length
30000 mm, 45000 mm
30000 mm, 45000 mm
Width
1000 mm, 1500 mm
1000 mm, 1500 mm
SKU Code
GVPROTECTA1SOLAR
GVPROTECTA1SOLAR

Specification

Classification data
Material
Polypropylene.
Polypropylene.
Standard
BS EN 13859-1, BS 5250, BS 5534; NHBC STANDARDS.
BS EN 13859-1, BS 5250, BS 5534; NHBC STANDARDS.
Performance characteristics
-
-
Tensile properties
Manufacturer's standard.
Manufacturer's standard.
Tear resistance
Manufacturer's standard.
Manufacturer's standard.
Third-party certification
BM TRADA Certified.
BM TRADA Certified.
Width (minimum)
1000 mm.
1500 mm.
Thickness (minimum)
0.6 mm.
0.6 mm.
Colour
Dark grey.
Dark grey.

Additional properties

Class (minimum)
W1.
W1.
Wind resistance
Zones 1–5.
Zones 1–5.
Purpose
Roofing underlay (impermeable).
Roofing underlay (impermeable).
Water vapour resistance (minimum)
112 MNs/g.
112 MNs/g.
UV stabilization
Manufacturer's standard.
Manufacturer's standard.
Form
Non-woven, spunbonded.
Non-woven, spunbonded.
Weight (minimum)
145 g/m².
145 g/m².
Roll length (minimum)
45 m.
30 m.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials
No
No
Country of product manufacture
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Material
Polypropylene
Polypropylene