Eco-Closer

Fire rated cavity closer for doors and windows

Key Facts:
  • Up to 60 minutes fire integrity
  • Closes cavity around window and door reveals
  • Prevents cold bridging
  • Integral DPC helps eliminate moisture, mould and staining from around windows and doors
  • Insulated with non-combustible rockfibre
  • Eco-Closer cavity widths: 50 – 150mm (see Eco-Closer Plus cavity widths: 150 – 300mm)
  • Single flange available for check reveal details
  • Third-party certificated by IFC

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Description:

The ARC Eco-Closer is a fire rated, fully tested IFC certificated cavity closer purposely designed to close the cavity around doors and windows of masonry construction. The ARC Eco-Closer has been rigorously tested to meet or exceed the performance requirements laid out in UK and Irish Building Regulations, helping to ensure safer buildings. The ARC Eco-Closer can be installed both vertically and horizontally.

Key Stats
Key Stats LabelKey Stats Value
Length supplied 2.4m
Third party certification IFC certificate number: IFCC 1729
Insulation Non-combustible rockfibre mineral wool
Thermal conductivity 0.035W/mK
Fire rating Up to 60 minutes
Insulation performance 15 minutes
Test standard EN1366-4
Cavity widths available Masonry
Orientation Vertical or horizontal
Integral DPC Yes
Mass Data available on request

Key Benefits

Third party certificated

Meets performance requirements

Excellent thermal properties

Helps eliminate moisture, mould and staining from around windows and doors

Application:

ARC Fire Stop Strip is designed to prevent the passage of flames through narrow voids in the construction, offering up to four hours fire integrity when installed between masonry or concrete. Possible applications include: top of masonry walls under the soffit, above partitions, expansion joints, and between ceilings and walls. The person installing the Fire Stop Strip should first familiarise themselves with the datasheet, ensuring the correct product is being fitted into the cavity.

All performance claims made are evidenced in the IFC certification IFCC 1729.
Test reports, third party certification and MSDS available on request

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Installation instructions

The ARC Eco-Closer is easily installed, either as the brick and block work progresses, or in to pre-formed openings. Simply cut the jamb profile to the height of the window or door opening plus 75mm to allow the bottom edges to drop into the cavity below the sill. Once the jamb sections are installed, measure the required width for the sill section and cut a length to butt tightly to the jamb sections. If a longer length than 2.4m is required, see jointing method to the right.

Option 1 (First Fix)

As above and build in the jamb sections as the brickwork progresses using ARC Brick Ties* (1 every 225mm). Ties are not required on the sill section, simply hold in place with an adhesive or nail to block. ARC Brick Ties are optional and are sold separately.

Option 2 (Second Fix)

Cut sections to required size as above and simply push fit once the openings are formed. Sections can be secured by nailing to block or using a suitable adhesive.

» No gaps should exist either between the cavity closer and construction, or between jointed sections

» The cavity closer must fill the cavity between brick and block, with cavity insulation cut back

» The PVC up-stand should be fitted against the external leaf to deflect any moisture penetration through the brick

» A plasterboard sill should be mechanically fitted over the cavity closer

» Care should be taken when handling the product to ensure that the mineral wool isn’t damaged.

FAQ’s

Can the ARC Eco-Closer be used with an SFS internal leaf?

ARC Eco-Closer is fire rated and certified for use in a traditional masonry construction.

Do I have to install a separate DPC?

ARC Eco-Closer includes a plastic profile which acts as an integral DPC, eliminating the need to install a separate DPC.

Does the ARC Eco-Closer require compression fit?

The ARC Eco Closer is manufactured to suit your specific cavity width, and does not require a compression fit.

How do I join two lengths of the ARC Eco-Closer together?

Please follow the guidance on the product datasheet.

Do I need to use fixings with the ARC Eco-Closer?

Fixings are not required for the product to achieve its performance criteria. Please see the product datasheet for available fixings.

Do you have further documentation for the ARC Eco-Closer?

For any information not found on the datasheet, please contact our technical team for support. Test reports, third party certification and the material data sheet are all available on request.

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