To support architects and developers working on curtain walling projects, Siderise Insulation – a leading provider of high-performance passive fire protection solutions – has developed a comprehensive offering.
Rising to prominence as part of the modernist architectural movement, curtain wall facades have come to symbolise modernity and progression, and are a common sight in many major cities for all kinds of buildings. However, their largely transparent and non-load bearing characteristics mean they present several key challenges when it comes to ensuring their fire safety – particularly preventing fire and smoke spread floor-floor through the movement gap necessary between the floor slab and the facade.
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Siderise offers a range of passive fire protection products specifically developed to meet the unique requirements of curtain wall facades, including the need to withstand constant movement. This suite of solutions includes our unique Siderise ‘CW-FS’ Perimeter Barriers and Firestops for Curtain Walling (perimeter seal / movement joint), coupled with Siderise ‘CW-FB’ Fire Board for Curtain Walling (spandrel and mullion protection), which have been used on high-rise projects around the world – from London to Dubai. The unique construction of CW-FS allows it to accommodate dynamic movement due to facade deflection from wind loading for the life of the building. To meet various regulations, it has been subject to rigorous testing, including to EN 1364-4 in combination with the movement and durability requirements of EAD 350141-00-1106 (EI 120) and ASTM E 2307 (FT 180) – meeting the requirements for UK, EU and UAE regulations.