One of the most important things in any building’s construction is its fire safety and integrity. In order to ensure that your development achieves the highest standards of fire safety, it’s vital that you purchase the right Fire Resistant Plasterboard. This type of plasterboard is specially designed to deliver improved fire protection in comparison with conventional wallboards.Below, the team at Online Insulation has written a helpful post that explores four fantastic features of Fire Resistant Plasterboards. Take a read to learn more, and if you are looking to fireproof your house – visit our online store to view our range of plasterboards and building materials.

Provides Up to 1 Hour of Fire Resistance

Knauf’s Fire Resistant Plasterboard will give you premier fire protection, compared to other standard wallboards on the market. This solution offers up to an hour of fire resistance with a single layer on either side of the partition. If you want even more resistance, then a double layer application will give you an impressive two hours of resistance, which is a substantially improved level of protection. 

Easy to Cut and Install

Secondly, Knauf’s Fire Resistant Plasterboard can be scored and snapped with ease. When you incorporate this solution into your construction project, it’ll be incredibly simple to handle, cut and install, so it’ll save you lots of time. You’ll be able to install quickly and be more efficient, reducing the time your project takes and enabling you to finish faster. 

Integrity is Maintained at High Temperatures

Furthermore, every Knauf Fire Resistant Plasterboard features small quantities of glass fibre and vermiculite. Both of these enable the board to retain its integrity and core cohesion – even at exceedingly high temperatures. You can be confident in the reliability, durability and robustness of this type of plasterboard. 

Meets all Certifications and Standards

In addition to this, all Knauf Fire Resistant plasterboard has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the relevant standards and certifications. All fire plasterboards meet EN 520 certifications, so you can be assured and have peace of mind that you’re using a dependable, reliable product. 

Looking to Source Fire Resistant Plasterboard?

Now that you know more about the excellent benefits of Fire Resistant Plasterboard, if you are looking to acquire this type of solution, then Online Insulation is the place to come. We supply high quality, high performance Fire Resistant Plasterboard that can give you superior fire protection. Our product range features a wide range of Knauf Fire Resistant Plasterboards in a variety of sizes to suit all needs and requirements. The most popular solution that we supply is the 12.5mm Knauf Fire Resistant Plasterboard 1200x2400mm tapered edge. This product provides enhanced fire resistance and is ideal for protecting structural aspects of buildings or passageways in the event of fires. We supply this product at a highly competitive price, giving customers unrivalled value for money. To browse all of our Fire Rated Plasterboards, please visit our online store today. Online Insulation offers free nationwide shipping on orders over £350 + VAT, and our shopping experience is smooth and straightforward from start to finish. If you have any questions or would like to find out more about our plasterboards – please feel free to contact us on 01509 649065 or email us at info@onlineinsulation-sales.com. Our team is always here to help, no matter what you need or require.