Quality Assurance
Quality PVC Solutions: Partnering with Freefoam for Innovative Building Products
Freefoam, a leading PVC manufacturer since 1990, delivers innovative PVC-UE fascia, soffit, gutter systems, cladding, and panelling across Europe. Founded by Tony Walsh and George Cronin, Freefoam remains independently owned, providing fast service, adhering to ISO standards, and offering a diverse range of high-quality products for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
1.1 FREEFOAM ROOFLINE SYSTEM
The Freefoam roofline system is a fully integrated fascia and soffit system providing specifiers and installers with an environmentally friendly low maintenance solution for their renovation, full replacement, and New Build project needs.
The system incorporates a range of fascia/reveal liners, full replacement, and New Build fascia, as well as hollow and solid soffit, with full portfolio of accompanying trims and ventilation products.
Freefoam products add style and definition to domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings, and are available in a wide variety of profiles and colours to suit all applications.
A stylish and cost-effective alternative to traditional timber and aluminium, Freefoam also produce a range of PVC-UE cladding systems, together with a comprehensive rainwater system, to accompany the roofline range (see other relevant Freefoam documentation for full details of cladding and rainwater products).
All products are lead-free, come in a range of colours and profiles, and are backed by the industry-leading Freefoam guarantee on performance and colourfastness.
1.2 COMPOSITION AND MANUFACTURE
Freefoam products are 100% lead-free and manufactured using an advanced environmentally friendly formulation for long life colour and maximum performance.
The two-part co-extrusion process yields boards made of a cellular foam core (PVC-UE) with a top coating of rigid PVC to give its smooth, protective, and hardwearing skin.
The material is lightweight and can be worked in the same way as timber, having similar regard for safety and application issues.
1.3 ADVANTAGES OF FREEFOAM PVC PRODUCTS
- Low maintenance
- Choice of colour, style, and finish
- Lead-free environmentally friendly solution
- Will not warp, crack, discolour or blister.
- Light weight and easy to work with
- Traditional installation methods and tools
- Compatible with other building products
- Complies with relevant European and BS standards.
- Tested fire resistance properties.
- Extensive product guarantees
- Resistant to normal levels of acids, alkalis, weather, and other pollutants present in the atmosphere.
1.4 50 YEAR EXTENDED GUARANTEE
Due to Its leading-edge technology, Freefoam can offer a groundbreaking 50 year extended transferable guarantee on all white* products, and a 10-year transferable guarantee on all coloured* and foiled woodgrain* products. The 50-year extended guarantee is backed by Freefoam’s environmentally friendly, lead-free formulation and subject to the terms and conditions outlined below.
The 10-year colour guarantee is backed by Freefoam’s innovative Colormax® technology which provides ground-breaking colourfastness, colour variety and colour matching. By using a proprietary formulation that contains a unique selection of stabilisers and pigments specially chosen for their high colourfastness properties, Freefoam can confidently offer a wide range of colours.
The 10-year foiled woodgrain guarantee is backed by market leading Renolit EXOFOL MX foil incorporating its Solar Shield Technology (SST). SST offers built-in sun reflection which reduces heat absorption, thus minimising profile temperature and expansion.
Guarantee certificates are now available on all of the above products through Freefoam’s online guarantee registration system.
Customers not availing of the online registration system to obtain a certificate will qualify for the standard 20-year guarantee on all white products. All guarantees are subject to terms and conditions as outlined on our website (www.myfreefoam.com).
1.5 FREEFOAM AND THE ENVIRONMENT
We take our social and environmental responsibilities seriously. We are certified within the Group to the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System standard, which ensures that our operations are in compliance with environmental legislation and target minimising use of resources on a continuous improvement basis. We operate to the international standard ISO 14001, which forms an integral part of our methodology and helps to provide a safe and healthy environment for our employees, our customers, and our neighbours.
Freefoam products are made using an advanced environmentally friendly formulation, and do not contain lead. Nor do they contain CFCs or cadmium, both of which are also harmful to the environment. All our products are REACH compliant, By choosing Freefoam, you and your customers are helping the environment.
The use of PVC-U, which is a thermo-plastic resin compound, means that our products can be fully and successfully recycled. Similarly, our PVC-UE expanded foam can also be successfully recycled through granulation and controlled reintroduction into the manufacturing process.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Freefoam operate to an integrated Management system incorporating ISO 9001:2008 Quality and OHSAS 18001:2007 Health & Safety standards for continuous improvement.
ISO 9001:2008 provides a framework for benchmarking and monitoring improvements across the company’s processes and activities to achieve continuous improvement and increased efficiency, while the Occupational Health and Safety award is a recognition of Freefoam Management’s commitment to the provision of a safe working environment for its employees and to further enhancing safety.
1.7 HEALTH & SAFETY
Freefoam profiles are easily worked with conventional woodworking tools and no special precautions are required other than those normally adopted when using hand or power tools, lifting weights, operating at heights and in the general control of dust. Full COSHH statement available by emailing Freefoam at [email protected]
1.8 STANDARDS AND ACCREDITATIONS
Freefoam roofline products are manufactured to the following BS standards:
BS EN 13245-2:2008
Specification for extruded cellular unplasticised PVC (PVC-UE) profiles.
BS EN 10088-3:2014
Specification for corrosion-resistant stainless-steel fasteners.
Freefoam white PVC-U Roof Trim System is accredited by British Board of Agreement Certificate No.99/3585/C.
Log onto www.freefoam.com to download a copy of the BBA certificate.
1.9 FREEFOAM WEBSITE
Freefoam’s website provides specifiers with a significant amount of technical information. The website may be accessed at www.freefoam.com
In the website’s Technical Centre, technical information is available on a wide range of topics including performance and properties, technical support, installation guidance, design considerations, guarantees, accreditations, frequently asked questions, and technical team contact details. In addition, a CAD library is available of Freefoam’s products.
A full range of Freefoam’s brochures and guides is also available in pdf format to download.
Finally, Freefoam’s unique ‘House Design Tool’ is also available for specifiers to sample Freefoam’s extensive colour range with a number of different house designs and materials.
Welcome to Bury Plastics’ Quality Assurance page, where we prioritise transparency, excellence, and environmental responsibility. We are proud to offer the Freefoam Roofline System, a fully integrated fascia and soffit solution that is environmentally friendly, low maintenance, and ideal for renovation, full replacement, and new build projects.
Key Features of the Freefoam Roofline System: Our Freefoam Roofline System includes a comprehensive range of fascia/reveal liners, full replacement, and new build fascia, as well as hollow and solid soffit options. With a full portfolio of accompanying trims and ventilation products, Freefoam provides style and definition to domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings. Available in a variety of profiles and colours, our products offer a stylish and cost-effective alternative to traditional timber and aluminium.
Composition and Manufacture: Freefoam products are 100% lead-free and manufactured using an advanced environmentally friendly formulation for long-lasting colour and maximum performance. Our two-part co-extrusion process results in boards made of a cellular foam core (PVC-UE) with a top coating of rigid PVC, providing a smooth, protective, and hardwearing skin. Lightweight and easy to work with, Freefoam products can be handled similarly to timber, ensuring safety and application ease.
Advantages of Freefoam PVC Products:
- Low maintenance
- Choice of colour, style, and finish
- Lead-free, environmentally friendly solution
- Will not warp, crack, discolour, or blister
- Lightweight and easy to work with
- Compatible with other building products
- Complies with relevant European and BS standards
- Tested fire resistance properties
- Resistant to normal levels of acids, alkalis, weather, and pollutants
50-Year Extended Guarantee: Freefoam stands behind its products with a groundbreaking 50-year extended transferable guarantee on all white products, and a 10-year transferable guarantee on coloured and foiled woodgrain products. The guarantees are a testament to Freefoam’s environmentally friendly, lead-free formulation and innovative technologies like Colormax® and Renolit EXOFOL MX foil with Solar Shield Technology.
Freefoam and the Environment: We take social and environmental responsibilities seriously. Certified to ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System standards, Freefoam ensures compliance with environmental legislation, aiming to minimise resource use continuously. Our products are made using an advanced environmentally friendly formulation, free from lead, CFCs, or cadmium. PVC-U, the thermo-plastic resin compound we use, allows for successful recycling, contributing to a sustainable environment.
Quality Assurance and Standards: Freefoam operates under an integrated management system incorporating ISO 9001:2008 Quality and OHSAS 18001:2007 Health & Safety standards. These certifications demonstrate our commitment to continuous improvement, efficiency, and the provision of a safe working environment.
Health & Safety: Freefoam profiles are easily worked with conventional woodworking tools, requiring no special precautions beyond standard safety practices. A full COSHH statement is available for further details.
Standards and Accreditations: Our roofline products adhere to BS EN 13245-2:2008 and BS EN 10088-3:2014 standards. The Freefoam white PVC-U Roof Trim System is accredited by the British Board of Agreement (BBA).
Explore Freefoam at Your Fingertips: Visit Freefoam’s website at www.freefoam.com for a wealth of technical information, including performance and properties, technical support, installation guidance, design considerations, guarantees, accreditations, frequently asked questions, and contact details for our technical team. Download brochures, guides, and explore the unique ‘House Design Tool’ to sample Freefoam’s extensive colour range with various house designs and materials.
Choose Freefoam, where quality assurance, innovation, and environmental responsibility come together to provide high-quality PVC solutions for your roofing needs.
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