FIRE BOARDING
What is a fire board?
Fire boarding is one of the most popular forms of passive fire protection, being used to help stop flames from spreading to other areas. They act as flame-resisting barriers that can help to compartmentalise areas within a building, protect electric equipment and ventilate ducts.
They work by simply resisting heat, smoke and flames and helping to maintain the structural integrity of walls, ceilings and floors. Maintaining structural integrity is vital during a fire, as it enables an evacuation to occur safely.
What are the benefits of fire boards?
- The boards are highly resistant to heat and can be used in conjunction with other flame resistant measures to ensure the fire safety of a building.
- They are lightweight for easy installation and quite durable thus providing an efficient method of resistance to protect your building against damage from flames, heat or smoke.
- The boards also come with various additional benefits you may not have considered, such thermal insulation. This makes them a versatile option for fire safety solutions.
- The boards are also known for being able to provide soundproofing benefits. This is a useful thing to consider if you want to block sound transmission between the walls in a building.
- The boards are also moisture resistant. This means that they are suitable to be installed into bathrooms or even basements if they are prone to dampness.
Overall fire boarding is a versatile solution that is ideal for preventing the spread of flame, with the added benefits of providing thermal and acoustic insulation among other things. To help strengthen the resistance from flames, fire boards are best used in conjunction with other fire protection measures.