🛡️ Novia Breather Membrane Installation – Advanced Protection for High-Performance Building Envelopes
At DSN+BD Construction, we believe that what’s behind the facade is just as important as what you see on the surface. That’s why, when it comes to building performance, we only install materials that deliver on durability, fire safety, breathability, and weather protection.
Our current project features the installation of the Novia Class B-s1,d0 UV Facade FR Breather Membrane — and it’s already proving itself as an exceptional choice for contemporary construction.
🏗️ Why We Chose the Novia UV Facade FR Breather Membrane
This isn’t your everyday breather membrane. The Novia UV Facade FR is a fire-rated, UV-stable membrane designed for both wall and roof applications — and it’s particularly ideal for open-jointed rainscreen facades, where both appearance and performance matter.
Key Specs:
🔥 Class B-s1,d0 fire rating – excellent flame resistance and low smoke production
🌬️ Highly breathable – allows internal moisture to escape, protecting the building fabric
☀️ UV resistant – designed to perform even when exposed through open facade systems
🧱 Dual-use – suitable for both wall and pitched roof applications
This makes it the perfect fit for projects where technical performance, regulatory compliance, and aesthetic freedom need to work in harmony.
🔒 Airtight. Watertight. Fire-Resistant.
We don’t just install materials — we install them properly. For this project, we’ve taken every precaution to ensure the membrane is fully sealed and performing as intended:
✅ All vertical and horizontal laps sealed with Novia Ultraviolet Lap Tape (UVLT)
✅ Membrane carefully wrapped around key junctions for continuity
✅ Installed over insulation and under battens to maintain ventilation while ensuring protection
✅ Detailed integration with windows and openings to avoid thermal bridging or moisture ingress
This ensures a continuous, airtight envelope that resists wind-driven rain, allows internal vapour to escape, and adds a passive fire barrier to the outer skin of the structure.
🧠 Design-Led Details That Matter
Because we operate as a design-led design and build company, every component — from membranes to finishes — is integrated into the wider strategy. This means we consider the rainscreen design, cladding layout, insulation strategy, and fire compartmentation all in parallel, not in isolation.
Installing a membrane like Novia UV Facade FR is about more than ticking a box — it’s about future-proofing the building envelope while aligning with the architectural intent of the facade.
🏡 Long-Term Protection, Built In
With the Novia UV Facade FR now in place, this building has an added layer of protection against the elements — and the peace of mind that comes with certified fire performance and airtight installation.
It’s one more example of how DSN+BD Construction brings together design thinking and technical execution to build better, smarter homes and buildings.
Planning a rainscreen facade, timber frame build, or high-performance envelope?
We can help you specify and install the right protective layers — the ones that do the work while disappearing into the architecture.
📩 Get in touch to learn more about how we build from the inside out.