Rytons A1® Fire-rated Metal Air Bricks for PUFV

General Details

Features and Benefits:

  • Custom-made metal air bricks compatible with Rytons Periscope® Underfloor Ventilator (PUFV).
  • Made from A1 classified galvanised steel for fire safety, strength and durability.
  • Non-combustible for use in a wide range of applications where durability, fire resistance and aesthetics of the subfloor air brick are essential.
  • Choice of air brick styles meet different design, airflow and vent placement requirements in buildings. For cladding, flanged options cover cut edges to maintain the external appearance.
  • Provide high airflows for effective ventilation.
  • Supplied custom powder coated to Class A2-s1, d0, with options from the RAL Classic colour chart in matt, semi-gloss or gloss finishes. Signature architectural finishes available on request.
  • Integrated weather protection includes discreet drainage holes and angled louvres to promote water runoff and reduce the risk of transfer into the subfloor ventilator.
  • Brick-sized for simple installation using standard mortar joints, ensuring an aligned appearance in brickwork.
  • When combined with Rytons Periscope® Underfloor Ventilator (PUFV), Rytons A1® Fire-rated Metal Air Bricks for PUFV are suitable for:
  • The external surfaces of residential purpose group buildings more than 11m high.
  • The external surfaces of residential purpose group buildings 11m high or less where an external wall is within 1m of the relevant boundary.
  • All other residential and non-residential buildings.
  • Bespoke design service available. For further information contact our Technical Sales Office on 01536 511874 or email admin@rytons.com.

A1 Fire Classification Explained:

  • Rytons A1® Fire-rated Metal Air Bricks for PUFV are made from galvanised steel. Galvanised steel is considered fire class A1 without testing, as per European Commission paper 96/603/EC referred to in BS EN 13501-1:2018.
  • Classification: A1. Definition: Non-combustible. Description: No contribution to fire.

Reference Material – Fire Safety:

  • England & Wales: view extracts >>
  • Approved Document B: Fire safety (Volume 1) (2019 edition incorporating 2020 and 2022 amendments) for England.
  • Approved Document B: Fire safety (Volume 2) (2006 edition incorporating 2010, 2013, 2016, 2017 and 2020 amendments) for Wales.
  • The Building Safety Act.
  • Scotland: view extracts >>
  • Building Standards Scotland Domestic Technical Handbook.
  • Northern Ireland: view extracts >>
  • Technical Booklet B (Materials and workmanship) July 2013.
  • Technical Booklet E (Fire safety) 2012.
  • Amendments Booklet – 2022 (AMD 7).

Specifications:

Rytons A1® Fire-rated Return Grille Air Brick for PUFV
Non-combustible metal air brick compatible with Rytons polypropylene Periscope® (PUFV).
208mm L x 63mm H x 60mm D (nominal size).
Custom RAL colour in matt, semi-gloss or gloss finish achieving Class A2-s1, d0.
7,200mm² free area per unit.
Properties: Class A1 fire-rated 0.9mm galvanised steel. Class A2-s1, d0 fire-rated RAL colour powder coating.
Registered Design 6078054.
Patent Approved.
Product Code: A1RGPUFV.
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Rytons A1® Fire-rated Return Grille Air Brick Flanged for PUFV
Non-combustible metal air brick compatible with Rytons polypropylene Periscope® (PUFV).
208mm L x 63mm H x 60mm D (nominal size) plus 15mm flange with corner screw holes.
Custom RAL colour in matt, semi-gloss or gloss finish achieving Class A2-s1, d0.
7,200mm² free area per unit.
Properties: Class A1 fire-rated 0.9mm galvanised steel. Class A2-s1, d0 fire-rated RAL colour powder coating.
Registered Design 6078055.
Patent Approved.
Product Code: A1RGFPUFV.
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Rytons A1® Fire-rated Square Holed Air Brick for PUFV
Non-combustible metal air brick compatible with Rytons polypropylene Periscope® (PUFV).
208mm L x 63mm H x 60mm D (nominal size).
Custom RAL colour in matt, semi-gloss or gloss finish achieving Class A2-s1, d0.
8,060mm² free area per unit.
Properties: Class A1 fire-rated 0.9mm galvanised steel. Class A2-s1, d0 fire-rated RAL colour powder coating.
Patent Approved.
Product Code: A1SQPUFV.
Download Drawing.  |  Download Golden Thread.

Rytons A1® Fire-rated Square Holed Air Brick Flanged for PUFV
Non-combustible metal air brick compatible with Rytons polypropylene Periscope® (PUFV).
208mm L x 63mm H x 60mm D (nominal size) plus 15mm flange with corner screw holes.
Custom RAL colour in matt, semi-gloss or gloss finish achieving Class A2-s1, d0.
8,060mm² free area per unit.
Properties: Class A1 fire-rated 0.9mm galvanised steel. Class A2-s1, d0 fire-rated RAL colour powder coating.
Patent Approved.
Product Code: A1SQFPUFV.
Download Drawing.  |  Download Golden Thread.

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