BBA Certification for Intello Plus

Date published: 06/01/2015

Intello PlusWe were pleased to learn that pro clima Intelligent Airtightness system, including the pro clima INTELLO PLUS intelligent airtightness and vapour control membrane, has met all the requirements set out by both the BBA (British Board of Agrément) and the NHBC.

Niall Crosson, Senior Engineer with Ecological Building Systems commented: “Receiving BBA certification for the pro clima Intelligent Airtightness system reinforces the unsurpassed standards set by pro clima in the manufacture and delivery of durable airtightness solutions which are fit for purpose and last the lifetime of the building. pro clima have already received independent tests to confirm an expected lifespan for their tapes of at least 100 years.

He added: "pro clima are pioneers not only in delivering Intelligent airtight solutions, Intello Plus BBA Certbut combining this with optimum protection against condensation and mould growth by utilising Intelligent membrane technology. Receiving BBA certification provides specifiers, engineers and homeowners with even more reassurance that the pro clima Intelligent Airtightness system will assist in delivering a robust airtight result.”

Ty-Mawr Lime's Technical Director, Nigel Gervis, commented: "BBA is the UK’s major authority, offering approval and inspection services to manufacturers, installers, construction products and systems. BBA certification is only awarded after systems or products have successfully passed a broad assessment involving laboratory testing, on-site evaluations and production inspections."

Nigel added: "It's a high per­form­ance va­pour re­tard­ing and air­proof­ing sys­tem used to cre­at­e an in­ner bound­ary for thermal in­su­la­tion in roofs, walls, ceil­ings and floors. It provides max­im­um pro­tec­tion from struc­tur­al dam­age and mould, even in com­plex or de­mand­ing struc­tures such as im­per­meable flat/pitched roofs, green roofs and in extreme en­vir­on­ments such as high moun­taineous re­gions."