FS Firecheck®
Advanced Fire-Resistant Fibreglass Roofing & Cladding
Product Description
Ampelite FS Firecheck® is a next-generation fire-resistant upgrade for fibreglass roofing and cladding, offering protection without compromising strength, clarity, or longevity. Proudly Australian made, FS Firecheck® integrates a halogen-free, intumescent glass tissue directly into the sheeting structure. When exposed to flame or radiant heat, it rapidly forms a carbon char that resists flame spread and insulates against heat—drastically reducing the risk of fire escalation.
Unlike traditional fire-retardant technologies that use bromine (a toxic compound that degrades under UV), FS Firecheck® is non-toxic and UV stable, delivering lasting performance in Australia’s harshest conditions.
Key Features
Fire-resistant performance without brominated chemicals
Non-toxic burn qualities
Stable light transmission and UV protection
Fully compatible across Ampelite’s fibreglass product range
Hail resistant and impact tested
Maintains structural strength and integrity
Specifications
Panel Weight: 2400gsm, 3050gsm, 3660gsm
Profiles Available: Available in most roll-formed profiles – check with your Ampelite representative to confirm.
Light Transmission:
• Ice Clear: 56%
• Opal: 57%
• Cool-Lite: 38%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.096 W/m·K
Impact Strength: 10 joules
Flexural Strength: 181 MPa
Tensile Strength: 110 MPa
UV Protection: Blocks 99% of UV radiation
Fire Performance:
• AS/NZS 1530.3:1999 – Ignitability, Flame Propagation, Heat & Smoke Release
• AS/NZS 3837:1998 – Group 2 (CSIRO Tested)
• BS 476-6:1989 – Fire Propagation Index 12.6
• BS 476-7:1997 – Class 2 Surface Spread of Flame
• ASTM E108:2001 – Class A Roof Covering
• CSIRO Flame Test: FS Firecheck outperformed standard sheeting by lasting 31 minutes under a 40KW flame
Warranty
25-Year Pro-Rata Warranty
Covers:
Water penetration through the sheet
Delamination or fibre protrusion
10-Year Pro-Rata Warranty
Covers:
Structural soundness under normal conditions (hail up to 20 mm, winds up to 100 km/h)
Light transmission degradation not exceeding 10% (below 26° latitude)
If you have any questions regarding the warranty, please contact your nearest Ampelite office or Ampelite sales representative.