Fire Stopping, Penetration Sealing & Board Encasement
Penetration sealing systems are a fundamental requirement of the fire safety design in buildings.
Penetration sealing systems are a fundamental requirement of the fire safety design in buildings.
Penetration sealing systems are an essential requirement for the fire safety design of buildings. Despite often being overlooked and installed by non-specialists, they play a vital role in maintaining compartmentation and in preventing the spread of fire and smoke.
Both the Building Regulations Approved Documents and the LPCB Design Guide acknowledge that the installation quality of fire stopping and penetration sealing is crucial for the performance of any fire stop seal.
Fire stopping effectively seals penetrations, preventing the passage of smoke, toxic gases, and fire through gaps around services in walls, partitions, and floors.
Graham Drylining is renowned for offering quality workmanship to ensure compliance, and we can also look at solutions to enhance acoustic performance and improve air sealing within buildings for our clients.
Fire barrier systems consist of high-density rock wool slabs with a white, endothermic, ablative coating. They are specifically designed to prevent the spread of fire through openings in fire-resistant walls or floors. These fire barriers not only offer up to 240 minutes of fire protection but also provide enhanced acoustic performance.
Fire compound systems are gypsum-based products with thermal and acoustic properties. They are designed to create a fire seal around service penetrations in walls and floors. These systems are particularly suitable for applications where a load is present, such as service risers and plant room floors. Fire compounds are quick-setting, allowing for efficient installation and providing a smoke seal that offers up to 240 minutes of fire resistance.
Intumescent sealant systems are available in water-based acrylic or silicone-based formulations, serving as fire protection sealants. These sealants adhere to most types of surfaces and, when cured, form a non-hardening seal. They effectively prevent the passage of smoke, toxic gases, and fire, providing up to 240 minutes of fire protection
Fire-rated board encasement is specifically designed to protect the structural integrity of concrete, steelworks, and timber frameworks in the event of a fire. These encasement systems offer an effective fire protection solution for a wide range of building structures, and Graham Drylining is renowned for their expertise in this type of work.
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