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.

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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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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.

Rob Kooiker

ROCKWOOL Group Product Manager

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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.

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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.

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_{[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 “</sub></p><p><sub>[4] FIW, Durability Project Mineral Wool (2016), Chapter 4.3 “Roof insulation” Gentofte (Denmark), p. 14. </sub></p><p><sub>[5] ROCKWOOL Group, Sustainability Report 2019<em>,</em> p. 17. <a href=https://www.rockwool.com/"https://www.rockwool.com/group/trash/sustainability-report/?f=20200318161000\%22>Source 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_{[2] https://www.ctif.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/CTIF_Report25.pdf}

_{[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}

Fire Stopping

Table of contents

Why do we need fire stopping solutions?

Relevant resources

ROCKWOOL product capabilities

4 ways stone wool ensures health and safety

5 considerations for a more resilient home

6 thins you need to know about the fire resilience of stone wool

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Why choose ROCKWOOL solutions?

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