Keep fire safety a step ahead with fire rated panels

Keep fire safety a step ahead with fire rated panels

Whether it's a commercial space or a residential property, fire hazards can occur anywhere. However, it doesn't always end in tragic loss of life and property. So, which structures got it right, and which ones got it wrong? Well, for the most part, such buildings are choosing the right building materials that can resist fire accidents.

Rapid urbanization mainly includes materials such as steel, concrete and wood for construction. However, they are prone to shattering at high temperatures. Yes, the smallest residential fires can quickly reach temperatures that can burn hard materials like steel. But, here's the problem! Selecting fire rated panels for both interior and exterior cladding can reduce the chances of this extreme outcome occurring.

How can ACP sheets help reduce the risk of fire?
Aluminum Composite Panels (ACP) are designed and built as a sustainable building material alternative. These building materials are ideal for interior and exterior facades and contribute to the aesthetics of buildings. These panels are designed using the concept of sandwiching the core and other components. Additionally, they are also fire resistant which adds to their list of features. Here's how flame retardant ACP prevents fire risks.

innovative design
For a fire to start and spread, it needs to follow a path that can go well. The advantage of ACP panels over other cladding materials is the design and sandwich core assembly. Not only does aluminum have a high melting point, but the additives used between the layers provide insulation to the internal components, making them non-flammable.

Increased durability
ACP sheets offer the added benefit of a special coating on top of the aluminum alloy. The coating further makes them resistant to higher temperatures and fires. This means, it won't crack or warp and will last longer.

no droplet
Flame retardant ACP sheets do not produce the dripping that is common in façade materials such as steel. Without such incidents, there is less panic among the people and the evacuation process can be carried out in an efficient manner.

Zero Toxic Gas
In most case studies related to residential, commercial or industrial fires, the greatest number of fatalities is panic from asphyxiation and reduced visibility from inhalation of toxic gases such as CO and CO2. The fireproof board does not produce any toxic gas, and once a fire breaks out, people have a chance to escape.