FlameOut Block Used to Enhance Performance and Safety in Educational Facility

Industrial Textiles & Plastics Ltd’s (ITP) FlameOut Block vapour control layer was specified for the new extension at EKC Sheppey College, a key component of the £20 million Sheerness Revival project.

The new 900m² facility is provides teaching spaces for engineering, creative media, and logistics courses, offering local students access to skills training and supporting the development of future talent in the area.

The construction of the extension is being overseen by Jenner Contractors Ltd, with specialist contractor Apex Facades responsible for the installation of FlameOut Block.

Enhanced Performance and Safety

The membrane was selected for its ability to enhance the performance, durability, and safety of the building envelope. It provides Euroclass B-s1, d0 flame-retardant performance, ensuring that the material meets regulatory requirements for higher-risk applications. Its high vapour resistance protects the insulation layer from moisture ingress, helping to prevent interstitial condensation and supporting the long-term efficiency of the building’s thermal envelope.

FlameOut Block also features a reinforced scrim, giving it excellent tensile strength and making it easier and more reliable to install in demanding construction conditions. By supporting airtightness and energy-efficient performance, the membrane contributes to both the comfort of the building’s occupants and the sustainability credentials of the development.

Paul Harrison, Account Manager at ITP, said: “This project delivers tangible social value for the local community, and we are proud to contribute by supplying a membrane that enhances the durability, fire safety, and energy efficiency of the building. FlameOut Block is an ideal solution for educational developments such as this and reflects the continued growth in demand for our high-performance membranes in multi-storey and higher-risk buildings.”

With its in-house technical development and manufacturing capabilities, ITP supplies a range of protective membranes for buildings of all types, including breather membranes, roofing underlays, house wraps, UV façade membranes, and ground barrier membranes, all designed to optimise building performance, durability, and compliance with current regulations.

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