Powerlon UV 160 SA Black Façade Membrane – 1.5m x 50m

Powerlon UV 160 SA Black Façade Membrane is a high-performance, breathable and UV-resistant membrane designed to protect the building envelope behind open-jointed and closed ventilated façades and rainscreen cladding systems.

Manufactured for demanding façade applications, Powerlon UV 160 SA combines long-term UV resistance, weather protection and breathability. The membrane helps prevent rain penetration while allowing water vapour within the construction to escape, reducing the risk of moisture becoming trapped within the building envelope.

Supplied in a 1.5m x 50m roll covering 75m², the membrane has a plain black finish on both sides, making it particularly suitable for installation behind open-jointed timber, composite and other façade systems.

What is Powerlon UV 160 SA Used For?

Powerlon UV 160 SA is designed for use as a breathable façade membrane behind ventilated cladding and rainscreen systems.

It is suitable for both open and closed façade constructions and can be installed behind timber and composite façades with openings up to 30mm, provided the openings do not exceed 30% of the total façade surface.

Typical applications include:

• Open-jointed façades
• Closed ventilated façades
• Rainscreen cladding systems
• Timber façades
• Composite cladding systems
• Sustainable wooden façade constructions
• Commercial and residential building envelopes

The membrane is compatible with a wide range of substrates, including metal, glass and wood.

High UV Resistance for Open Façades

Conventional breather membranes may not be suitable behind open-jointed façades because gaps within the cladding can expose the membrane to prolonged sunlight and UV radiation.

Powerlon UV 160 SA is specifically engineered for long-term UV resistance, allowing it to be used behind open façade systems where the membrane may remain partially exposed through the cladding joints.

Its plain black appearance also creates a discreet background behind open-jointed façade systems.

Breathable and Weather Resistant

Powerlon UV 160 SA helps protect the external building envelope against wind-driven rain and moisture penetration while remaining breathable and vapour permeable.

This allows water vapour generated within the building to pass through the construction and escape, helping reduce the risk of condensation and unwanted moisture accumulation within walls and insulation.

The membrane is also hydrophobic, providing water-repellent properties to help protect the underlying building structure.

Self-Adhesive Membrane for Secure Overlaps

The Powerlon UV 160 SA version incorporates self-adhesive technology to help create secure, rain-resistant and wind-resistant membrane overlaps.

This can simplify façade installation while helping maintain a continuous protective layer across the building envelope.

Flame Retardant Façade Membrane

Powerlon UV 160 SA achieves a Class E reaction to fire classification, providing additional performance for façade and rainscreen applications where flame-retardant properties are required as part of the membrane specification.

Key Features and Benefits

• Long-term UV resistant: Designed for demanding open façade applications
• Suitable for open-jointed façades: For openings up to 30mm and no more than 30% of the façade surface
• Breathable: Allows water vapour to escape from the building envelope
• Weather resistant: Helps prevent rain and moisture penetration
• Hydrophobic: Water-repellent membrane construction
• Flame retardant: Class E reaction to fire
• Self-adhesive technology: Helps create secure rain and wind-resistant overlaps
• Plain black finish: Black on both sides for a discreet appearance behind open-jointed cladding
• Multiple substrates: Compatible with metal, glass, wood and other suitable substrates
• Suitable for timber and composite façades: Ideal for modern ventilated façade systems
• 75m² roll coverage: Supplied in a 1.5m x 50m roll
• 10-year guarantee: Available when installed in accordance with Powerlon requirements

Powerlon UV 160 SA Product Specification

10-Year Powerlon Guarantee

When correctly installed as part of the specified Powerlon façade system, Powerlon UV 160 SA is available with a 10-year guarantee.

To ensure system compatibility and meet the manufacturer’s installation requirements, the membrane should be installed using the appropriate Powerlon façade tapes and accessories.

Why Choose Powerlon UV 160 SA?

Powerlon UV 160 SA Black Façade Membrane provides the combination of UV stability, breathability and weather protection required for modern ventilated façade and rainscreen construction.

Unlike conventional breather membranes, its high resistance to UV exposure makes it suitable for use behind open-jointed timber and composite cladding, while its black finish remains discreet through façade openings.

For projects requiring a durable black UV-resistant façade membrane, Powerlon UV 160 SA provides a purpose-designed solution for protecting the building envelope without preventing trapped moisture from escaping.