Flame retardant filter sheeting from Altrad Generation provides weather containment and site safety protection for scaffolded construction sites where fire risk requires sheeting to meet fire performance standards. The open-weave construction reduces wind load while the flame retardant treatment slows flame spread if exposed to a heat source.
Available from Altrad Generation alongside the complete scaffold sheeting and debris netting range, flame retardant filter sheeting complements Monarflex Airflow Flamesafe, Powerclad Flame Retardant Sheeting, and acoustic noise barrier sheeting for specialist sheeting requirements.
Flame Retardant Filter Sheeting Key Features
Flame retardant treatment reduces rate of flame spread on exposure to heat source
Open-weave construction reduces wind load compared to solid scaffold sheeting
Weather containment and site safety protection for construction scaffolding
Suitable for sites where hot works or fire risk requires FR-rated sheeting
Attaches with standard scaffold sheeting fixings including cable ties and band and plate
Available from Altrad Generation branches nationwide
Scaffold Sheeting Selection Guide
Select your scaffold sheeting based on weather protection requirement, wind load, fire risk, and client specification. Altrad Generation supplies the full range: filter sheeting, Monarflex Airflow Flamesafe, Powerclad Flame Retardant Sheeting, insulated sheeting, and acoustic noise barrier sheeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is flame retardant filter sheeting used for on scaffolding?
A. Flame retardant filter sheeting provides weather protection and containment on scaffolding while meeting fire safety requirements for sites where hot works, welding, or cutting are carried out in or near the sheeted scaffold area. The flame retardant treatment reduces the rate of flame spread if the sheeting is exposed to a heat source.
Q. What fire rating does the filter sheeting flame retardant have?
A. Altrad Generation flame retardant filter sheeting is manufactured to meet relevant fire performance standards for scaffold sheeting. Contact your local branch to confirm current fire rating documentation for your specific project requirements.
Q. Is flame retardant sheeting required on all scaffolding sites?
A. Flame retardant sheeting is required on sites where hot works are carried out adjacent to the scaffold, where the building or site presents a fire risk, and where client specifications or fire risk assessments require it. For standard external scaffolding without fire risks, standard scaffold sheeting is often specified.
Q. How is flame retardant filter sheeting attached to scaffold?
A. Flame retardant filter sheeting is attached to scaffold using scaffold band and plate fittings, cable ties, and Monarflex Scaffband lashing at all perimeter tubes and intermediate tube positions. Follow the sheeting manufacturer attachment frequency guidelines for your wind loading zone.
Q. What is the difference between filter sheeting and solid scaffold sheeting?
A. Filter sheeting is an open-weave product that allows air to pass through, reducing wind load on the scaffold structure. Solid sheeting products like Monarflex Super T Plus provide full weather protection but impose higher wind loads. Your scaffold designer confirms which sheeting type the scaffold structure is designed to carry.
Get in Touch with Us
Contact your local Altrad Generation branch to discuss flame retardant filter sheeting and scaffold sheeting solutions, or find your nearest branch using our branch locator.
