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PARTY WALL HEAD CAP
The Mayplas PARTY WALL HEAD System is intended to provide fire protection compartmentation at the party wall junction above a twin spandrel panel for both masonry and timber frame applications.
The Party Wall Head System comprises of 2 components:
- The Party Wall Head Cap which is fitted over the entire width of the spandrel panels but under the breather membrane.
- The Tile Batten Barrier which is fitted over the Party Wall Head Cap, into which the counter battens are fitted.
To ensure the reported and tested fire resistance performance both components must be installed as per Mayplas’ instruction.
DESCRIPTION
Mayplas' Party Head Wall system is designed to address the Building Regulations requirement to maintain the continuity of fire resistance between a compartment party wall and the underside of the roof covering or deck.
The Party Wall Head Cap and the Tile Batten Barrier both consist of stone mineral wool of differing thicknesses enclosed in a coloured polythene.
Features & Benefits
| Feature | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Suitable for party wall cavities up to 200mm wide | Wider cavities give greater design scope |
| Assessed to BS 476-20:1987 & BS 476-22:1987 achieves 60 minutes fire integrity and 60 minutes insulation | Achieves the desired fire performance for compartmentation |
| Closed state barrier | The Party Wall Head System prevents the spread of fire and smoke across a party wall junction |
| Stone mineral wool core | Assists in reducing flanking sound transmission between properties |
| Components sleeved in differently coloured polythene | Easy identification so that the right product is correctly placed |
| Cut to size on site | Flexibility to fit installation variations |
| Suitable for sloping roofs up to 40° | Can be used for most roof designs |
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