Overview

The Firewall panel system has been developed with durability, structural and fire performance in mind.

FireWall panels consist of two galvanized polyester coated steel sheets and a structural insulation made of non-combustible mineral wool. All three layers are then bonded to form a composite element.

The panel is ideally suitable for the construction of non-loadbearing internal partition walls that require a tested fire resistance. When a partition wall is installed into a new or refurbished building, it may be required to contain a fire within a space [compartment] or to provide a means of escape for personnel into which a fire cannot readily penetrate.

The first concept is known as compart-mentation and the latter is known as a protected corridor. When a non-loadbearing partition wall is providing such functions it will have to comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations and possibly insurance requirements.

The FireWall Panel System will meet all the requirements for compartmentation and protected zones in Building Regulation Approved Document B.

  • Quick and easy to install
  • Independent research from cost consultants Davis Langdon LLP show that FireWall panel systems can be constructed over 10 times quicker than blockwork or stud and board walls.
  • No special skills
  • Panels are delivered to site cut to size and simply slot together.
  • Cost competitive
  • Independent research from cost consultants Davis Langdon LLP also found that FireWall panels were the cheapest method of construction for all levels of fire resistance with costs over 25% lower than blockwork or stud and board walls.
  • Pre-finished with next to no maintenance
  • The pre-finished panels allow follow-on trades to start as soon as the walls are erected.
  • Tested fire performance from an engineered product
  • FireWall panels have been tested/assessed to BS476 Part 22, for fire resistance and LPS1208.
  • Low environmental impact with minimum waste
  • Manufactured from steel and mineral wool with high-recycled content. Minimum waste during erection and at end of life can be recycled.
  • Available on short lead time
  • FireWall panels are produced on a modern, continuous manufacturing line and are quickly available from stock or to order.