SOLITEX FRONTA QUATTRO

Breather membrane (WRB) for open-jointed cladding, gap width up to 1 3/8" (35 mm)

Item number: 12933 | GTIN: 4026639129338

SOLITEX FRONTA QUATTRO

Advantages

  • Well-protected building components: highly permeable and, at the same time, maximum protection against driving rain
  • Dry building components: pore-free TEEE functional film actively transports moisture to the outside
  • Not visible behind open-jointed cladding: black fleece with printed marking only in the overlap area
  • Highest possible durability and thermostability thanks to the TEEE functional film
  • 6 months of outdoor exposure

Areas of application

For use as a breather membrane (weather-resistive barrier, WRB) behind closed and open facades (open-jointed cladding up to a gap width of 1 3/8" (35 mm); cladding width = at least 3 x gap width). Installation onto boarding, wood-based panels and all mat or panel-shaped thermal insulation materials.

Installation video

 Installation instructions

General conditions

SOLITEX FRONTA QUATTRO membranes should be installed with the black side facing outwards. The membranes are to be installed horizontally in a taut manner with no sagging.

When the product is used behind open-jointed cladding, the gap may be a maximum of 1 3/8" (35 mm). The width of cladding pieces must be at least three times the gap width. The distance between the open-jointed cladding and the membrane must be at least 3/4" (20 mm).

Fasteners may not be applied in areas where water run-off is collected.

Additional measures (e.g. covering with tarpaulins) should be taken during the construction phase in the case of buildings that are lived in or buildings that are to be given particular protection. Covering with tarpaulins should also be considered if construction work is to be interrupted for a longer period.

Materials
Protective and covering fleece
Polypropylene microfiber
Functional film
Monolithic TEEE
Properties
Color
Black
Surface weight
0.59 ±0.02 oz/ft² ; 180 ±5 g/m²
Thickness
24 ±4 mils ; 0.60 ±0.10 mm
Water vapor resistance factor µ
80
sd value
0.05 ±0.02 m
Vapor permeance
65.6 perms
Outdoor exposure
6 months
Waterproof overlaps with TESCON VANA or ‘connect’ technology
W1
Water column
32' 10" ; 10 000 mm
Watertightness, non-aged/aged*
W1 / W1
Tensile strength MD/CD
33 ±2 lb/in / 25 ±2 lb/in ; 290 ±20 N/5 cm / 220 ±20 N/5 cm
Tensile strength MD/CD, aged*
23 ±2 lb/in / 15 ±2 lb/in ; 200 ±20 N/5 cm / 135 ±20 N/5 cm
Elongation MD/CD
50 ±20% / 70 ±20%
Elongation MD/CD, aged*
30 ±20% / 40 ±20%
Nail tear resistance MD/CD
49 ±7 lbf / 67 ±7 lbf ; 220 ±30 N / 300 ±30 N
*) Durability after artificial aging
Passed (for walls with open joints)
Flexibility at low temperature
-40 °F ; -40 °C
Temperature resistance
Permanent -40 °F to 212 °F; -40 °C to 100 °C
CE labeling
Yes