ROCKWOOL fire protection solutions can slow the spread of flames, contain fires locally and stop them from spreading further.
Robust stone wool insulation is therefore a key component in fire-resilient buildings, as its fibres are non-combustible and can resist temperatures above 1,000°C.1
Discover how ROCKWOOL fire resilient products could help raise the safety of occupants and buildings in your next project.
Urbanisation and climate change have posed new challenges to the modern way of living. Buildings are built higher, in closer proximity to each other and sometimes construction moves at a swift pace.
Hazards such as fire risk can be increased as a consequence. This could be caused by:
As for renovation projects, the same consideration should be made, especially with the Energy Performance Building Directives (EPBD) now demanding constructors to consider fire safety when renovating buildings.2
When building and renovating, protecting people’s lives in the event of a fire is a vital consideration.
Installing fire resilient products in new build and renovation products can provide long-term cost savings. With added protection against fire damage to buildings, this can help reduce future repair expenses.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a sporting complex in Stratford East London, housing a world-class digital campus: Here East.
Laing O’Rourke converted the former Olympic Press Centre into new office, restaurant and university facilities in 2016.
Fire safety was an important consideration during this renovation. Contractor company Roseville was tasked with solving the difficulties of installing air sealing and fire stopping products in the intricate building structure.
They chose ROCKWOOL seal strips and fire sealant solutions, using approximately 1,300 linear metres to reinforce the fire resilience of linear joints and service tunnels, such as fire exit routes.
When installing ROCKWOOL fire protection solutions in a construction or renovation project8:
For instructions on installing specific products, visit our local pages.
In many countries, around 40 percent of energy is used to power commercial and residential buildings.9
The fire protection qualities of ROCKWOOL products not only improve the safety of buildings, but also reduce energy consumption through strong thermal bridging and heat loss performance.
That’s because they act as an effective energy storage system, regulating temperatures and reducing the need for heating and cooling. At the same time, this provides us with more comfortable living spaces that occupants can thrive in.10
Our focus on energy efficient products has economic benefits too. Heating and cooling buildings can amount to 16 percent of EU consumers’ bills
Renovating buildings with energy-efficient insulation products can save up to 70 percent on heating costs – as well as having a huge impact on people’s health and wellbeing.11 12
By committing to our environmental responsibilities, our fire protection products also grow the circular economy. They are recyclable and can be re-used for different projects when needed. Find out more from our sustainability report.
[1] https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/our-thinking/blog/prevent-the-spread-of-fire-in-buildings/
[2] https://firesafeeurope.eu/epbd/
[4] https://www.ctif.org/news/200-times-more-smoke-and-8-times-faster-burning-rate-50-years-ago
[5] https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/our-thinking/blog/prevent-the-spread-of-fire-in-buildings/
[6] https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/our-thinking/blog/prevent-the-spread-of-fire-in-buildings/
[7] https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/our-thinking/blog/smoke-inhalation-is-more-dangerous-than-fire/
[8] https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/our-thinking/renovation/craftsmen-renovation/tips-and-tricks-installation/
[9] https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/our-thinking/energy-efficiency
[10] https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/our-thinking/blog/the-potential-of-energy-efficient-buildings/
[11] https://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/DG_Energy_Infographic_heatingandcolling2016.jpg
[12] https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/30950/2019GSR.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y (2019 UN Global Status Report)
Our products are diverse and contribute to shaping a circular economy, enhancing resource efficiency, and nurturing the safety, health and wellbeing of people.
