Fire Protection
Understanding Fire Performance in the Kingdom of the Blind
There are no perfect insulation materials and so as with most things in life it is a case of ‘horses for courses’, we need to be able to be able to balance up the strengths and weaknesses of the options available to us in order to make the best choice. The purpose of this article is therefore to explain what the various Reaction to Fire tests used in the UK are, what they can and cannot tell us and how they can be applied to make better choices when it comes to pipe insulation materials.
Back to Black; Knauf Fire-teK WM908
Knauf Insulation Fire-teK® System Mineral Wool wired mats have an A1 classification, which means that they are non-combustible and, in the event of a fire, they do not cause impaired visibility through the development of smoke.
Product Highlight: Kingspan Safire Intumescent Mastic Plus
Kingspan Safire™ Intumescent Mastic Plus is designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through joints and openings in fire rated walls and floors including openings formed around building service penetrations.
What is the Difference Between Passive and Active Fire Protection?
Active and passive fire protection solutions play important and complementary roles as part of a building fire strategy.