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How fire safe is Rockpanel?

How fire safe is Rockpanel?

At Rockpanel we believe that everyone deserves a safe environment. Wherever you live, work, play or learn: safety comes first.

Rockpanel façade cladding, made of rock wool, is naturally resistant to very high temperatures and therefore very fire-resistant. For high-rise buildings and high-risk buildings, Rockpanel recommends the use of non-combustible (Euro class A1-A2) cladding and insulation. Our A2 façade panels meet the highest European fire safety standards and are classified as Euro class A2-s1, d0: non-flammable.

Everything you want to know about fire safety in facades

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High Rise Buildings

What is a high-rise or high-risk building?

When it comes to fire safety, two types of buildings need some extra attention: high-rise and high-risk. What do these terms exactly mean? And what should you bear in mind to ensure optimum safety?

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Fire terminology explained

Fire terminology explained

Fire terminology can be quite confusing. What does fire resistant or fire retardant mean? And what does it mean when building materials are called non-combustible, combustible or flammable?

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Non-combustible Cladding

Why non-combustible facade cladding for high-rise and high-risk buildings

For both high-rise and high-risk buildings, the impact of a fire can be catastrophic. In tall buildings and other places where many people live, sleep and work, it is important to pay maximum attention to (fire) safety. Risks need to be minimised in order for (vulnerable) inhabitants to stay safe.

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Fire risks

What are the fire risks of facade cladding?

Facade cladding and fire safety: much has been written and said about this combination. When combustible materials are used for cladding or when materials are applied in the wrong way, there are increased risks regarding fire safety.

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Facade Cladding

How is facade cladding made and how does this relate to fire safety?

The caloric value of building materials has a major effect on their performance during fire. Compare the PCS values of the most commonly used solutions for facade cladding and find out what this means for the fire safety of your building.

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PCS Value

Large scale testing and cladding performance in the event of fire

How does facade cladding behave during a fire? The calorific value of building materials is an important measurement tool to see how it reacts to fire. Compare the calorific values of the most commonly used solutions for facade cladding and find out what they mean for the fire safety of your building.

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SBI Test

Why is the SBI test leading for fire safety?

The leading standard for fire classification of construction products and building elements in Europe is the EN 13501. At the core of this classification is the SBI-test (Single Burning Item). What exactly happens during this test? And what does this mean for the fire safety of your building?

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Euroclass system

The Euroclass system: one standard on fire safety

The Euroclass system is the leading standard in Europe for fire safety classification of buildingmaterials. It’s mandatory to use this standardised system with consistent quality levels. However, there are still often referrals to old standards.

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Temperature

At what temperature does facade cladding start to burn and produce smoke?

Today, fires develop 5 to 10 times faster than they did in the 1950s. The performance of a building during fire therefore has a major influence on the safety of building occupants and first-responders.

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A and B board

What does A2 mean? What’s the difference between an ‘A’ and a ‘B’ board?

The Euroclass system, which is the leading standard in Europe for fire safety classification of building materials, consists of the levels A1, A2, B, C, D, E and F. Both A1 and A2 mean that the classified material is non-combustible.

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Fire Regulation

When does fire regulation begin? Does it start from a certain height?

Complying to fire regulations can be quite a challenge. The fire and building regulations aredifferent for every single country. In a growing number of countries, fire safety has become a top priority and the regulations have changed accordingly.

We manufacture board material mostly used in ventilated constructions, for facade cladding, roof detailing, soffits and fascias.