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Fire Stopping

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Suppressing the spread of fire throughout a building is of vital importance in devising a fire safety strategy. ROCKWOOL fire stopping products are designed to get down to the details, covering every joint, imperfection and opening that could otherwise potentially allow the passage of fire and smoke.

In combination with the excellent passive protection offered by fire resilient stone wool, our specialised slabs, cavity barriers and comprehensive sealing and coating range cover all bases.

The full ROCKWOOL accessories range also includes intumescent pillows, pipe wraps and collars, cable firestops, putty pads, sleeves and wrap rolls.

Find out how ROCKWOOL solutions can protect occupants in your building – and neighbouring constructions – today.

Table of contents

  1. Why do we need fire stopping solutions
  2. Calculator and savings
  3. Why choose ROCKWOOL solutions
  4. Installation
  5. Sustainability
  6. Downloads and resources
  7. Financial support
  8. FAQ
  9. Other relevant applications
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Why do we need fire stopping solutions?

A typical building contains a much larger number of combustible products than 50 years ago, including plastics. Modern building fires have also been shown to develop at a rate of five to 10 times faster than before1.

In addition, HVAC ducts, pipes and other fixtures tend to pass through the solid elements of a building, creating voids through which toxic and lethal fumes and flames can spread, if not properly protected.

Our firestop insulation and specialised products can be used to close the gaps where fire and excess heat could potentially pass to other areas. They are designed to prevent the spread of fire and toxic and lethal smoke around the building, as well as to neighbouring structures.

ROCKWOOL fire stopping products are:

  • Tested to the highest fire safety standards
  • Durable and easy to install
  • Specifically developed for each purpose

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Calculator and savings

Depending on the size of the build or renovation, you’ll require different amounts of products such as sealants and pipe fittings, as well as insulation boards and slabs.

Consult your local market calculators to get an idea of how much of each product you’ll need to ensure your project is fully fire-safe.

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Why choose ROCKWOOL solutions?

ROCKWOOL stone wool products and systems harness the seven strengths of stone to provide effective fire stopping protection.

Most casualties in a fire are caused by toxic smoke inhalation2. Our stone wool does not produce this dangerous smoke.

Stone wool is also engineered using the same processes that take place at the heart of a volcano. This means our products are non-combustible and can withstand temperatures exceeding 1000°C, without losing their strength or dimensional stability.

This same quality of fire resilience is what allows ROCKWOOL firestop insulation to prevent the spread of fire when installed.

However, our range goes even further than just the insulation factor. It specifically addresses the optimal treatment of every element or building part which could weaken the integrity of the building.

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Any structure, building segment or service unit insulated with ROCKWOOL fire stopping solutions will protect this segment as a proper fire barrier.

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ROCKWOOL Group Product Manager

Applications

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Insulation

Steel Structure Fire Protection

ROCKWOOL products can offer substantial fire protection for steel building structures, including steel beams. Safeguard your construction.

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Insulation

Fire Penetration

Fire penetration products can prevent flames and smoke spreading through gaps and unsecured elements in your building.

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Insulation

Fire Rated Ductwork

Fire rated ductwork reduces the serious risk of fire spread throughout buildings. Protect your construction and building occupants with ROCKWOOL solutions.

Installation

Key tips:

  • Ensure the guidelines set out in product datasheets and brochures are followed to achieve optimum performance levels.
  • Consult relevant installation guide videos where available.
  • Make sure you have enough materials such as sealants to complete a particular task in one go, as re-applying the sealant may not provide effective cover.
  • It is highly recommended that only a certified specialist installer applies this product range.
Inspiration and guides for professionals

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This case study bundle includes:

  • 29 pages of our best 2018-19 projects
  • Acoustic renovation in both public buildings and private
  • Bringing new life into old buildings with facade panels
  • Improving fire safety and wellbeing in high-rises and historical buildings
  • Reducing noise and flooding with innovative stone wool solutions

Sustainability and energy efficiency

In addition to their fire safety properties, all our insulation products are also designed to maximise the energy efficiency of a build.

When correctly installed, ROCKWOOL stone wool products retain the same levels of performance in fire resistance throughout the lifespan of the building, cutting down on material wastage and costs3.

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Recent studies have shown that the thermal property of our products stays the same after more than 55 years of service. There’s no degradation, which means you can expect the same high-quality performance throughout4.

The materials used in ROCKWOOL insulation products are recyclable, and can be used again and again without any decline in quality5.

8 facts about the circularity of stone wool

Downloads and resources

20190108 GMC PHO 1054
By Andrei-Mircea Corches
Fire safety

Find out how fire compartments can help minimise fire damage

Find out what a fire compartment is, along with the critical role fire resistant materials play in your building.

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By Andrei-Mircea Corches
Health
Climate Change
Sustainability
Fire safety

Why building with wood is rising in popularity

In recent years, wood as a building material is becoming more and more popular. We are exploring why.

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By Mirella Vitale
Health
Fire safety

Prevent the spread of fire in buildings

Find out how stone wool insulation can protect cities by preventing the spread of fire.

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By Mirella Vitale
Health
Fire safety

Smoke inhalation is more dangerous than fire

Did you know, that during a fire people are more likely to killed by smoke than burns.

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By Susanne Dyrbøl
Renovation
Energy Efficiency
Climate Change
Sustainability
Wellbeing
Fire safety

Resilient cities: Living with and adapting to climate change

To protect future populations against the effects of climate change, city administrators and policy-makers need to create frameworks for more resilient cities.

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By Susanne Dyrbøl
Energy Efficiency
Social Effects
Climate Change
Sustainability
Urbanization
Fire safety

A sustainable building starts with a fire safe building

Next Generation EU strengthens the economy but fails to ask what makes a building sustainable. Not renovating for fire resilience is a missed opportunity.

Financial support

Contact our local offices for more information on local schemes and tax incentives, which may be available when installing fire safety products.

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FAQs

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[1] https://www.ctif.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/CTIF_Report25.pdf   

[2] https://www.ctif.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/CTIF_Report25.pdf 

[3] FIW, Durability Project Mineral Wool (2016), p. 29, Chapter 7 “Conclusions and Outlook” + EN 13162 “Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made mineral wool (MW) products - Specification “

[4] FIW, Durability Project Mineral Wool (2016), Chapter 4.3 “Roof insulation” Gentofte (Denmark), p. 14. 

[5] ROCKWOOL Group, Sustainability Report 2019, p. 17. Source link

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