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Fireglass for integrity and insulation - performance,
performance, performance
The trend for firedoors is definitely toward incorporating
more glass in new ways. And there are many new product options available
in addition to wired glass. Specially toughened glasses and clear laminated
units have transformed the way architects think about fire doors.
We stock a wide range of Fire Resistant Glass, classified by levels of integrity
and insulation to contain the spread of flame, smoke and heat. By using
Fireglass, contemporary fire door solutions, architects, specifiers and
their customers have an extended range of options from which to specify
- addressing both protection levels and appearance.
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Integrity is described as the ability of glass
to contain the spread of flame and smoke and prevents collapse, holes
and cracks or sustained flaming on the unexposed side for a set time. |
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Insulation blocks the passage of radiated heat and
surface heat rise to an average of 140oC for a set time. In stairwells,
computer rooms, evacuation routes in large office buildings, hospitals,
shopping centres and other heat-sensitive areas, extremely high temperatures
transferring through the glass can be just as devastating as the fire
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| Advantages
of FireGlass |
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restricts spread of flames, smoke
and hot gases |
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maintains integrity when fractured
or sprayed with water |
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proven real-life performance |
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available in clear and textured
versions |
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in the event of a fire the appearance
of the clear and wire versions remains unchanged, allowing sight of
any potential fire hazard. |
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cost effective fire resistant solution |
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tested in widest range of sizes
and applications |
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suitable for internal and external
applications |
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suitable for use in softwood framing
systems |
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readily available and easily cut |
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accepted by Fire and Building Control
Authorities |
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acts as deterrent to would-be intruders |
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