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Fire Protection for Timber Cladding: What You Need to Know

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When it comes to building safety, fire protection is a critical concern, especially for timber cladding. At Davidson Timber, we understand the importance of ensuring your timber cladding not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your building but also meets stringent fire safety standards. To help you make informed decisions, let’s break down the key concepts of fire performance as they relate to timber cladding: Fire Resistance and Reaction to Fire.

Understanding Fire Performance Metrics

Fire performance in buildings is generally evaluated through two main measures: Fire Resistance and Reaction to Fire. Both are crucial in determining how timber cladding will perform in the event of a fire.

  • Fire Resistance: This measure refers to the ability of a material to withstand fire and prevent its spread to other areas of the building. It is usually expressed in terms of time, such as 30 minutes or 60 minutes. For example, if a timber door has a fire resistance rating of 30 minutes, it means the door will remain effective as a barrier for up to 30 minutes before burning through. This measure is more straightforward and focuses on how long the material can resist the passage of fire.
  • Reaction to Fire: Also known as Surface Spread of Flame, this measure assesses how quickly fire can spread across the surface of the material. Unlike Fire Resistance, which deals with the penetration of fire through the material, Reaction to Fire evaluates the initial fire behavior on the surface of the timber cladding. This measure is particularly important when specifying timber cladding because it determines how fast flames can spread over the surface, which can impact the overall fire safety of the building.

Why It Matters for Timber Cladding

When choosing timber cladding, it’s essential to consider both Fire Resistance and Reaction to Fire ratings:

  • Fire Resistance ensures that your timber cladding will provide adequate protection and prevent the spread of fire to other parts of the building for a specified period.
  • Reaction to Fire determines how quickly flames might spread over the cladding surface, affecting how a fire could potentially develop and spread.

By understanding and applying these fire performance metrics, you can ensure that your timber cladding not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your building but also contributes to its safety and compliance with fire regulations.

Choose Davidson Timber for Fire-Safe Solutions

At Davidson Timber, we’re committed to providing high-quality timber cladding solutions that meet rigorous fire safety standards. Our team is here to guide you through the selection process, ensuring you choose products that offer both visual appeal and effective fire protection.

For more information about our Exterior Façades in the Manchester area or nationwide Call 01302 351635 or Email: Patric@davidsontimber.co.uk

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Steni Cladding and Modern Building Safety

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In today’s construction market, safety is a paramount concern, and selecting the right cladding material is crucial for ensuring a building’s resilience against fire. Steni cladding stands out as an exceptional choice for both new constructions and renovations, thanks to its advanced fire-resistance properties and robust certifications. Here’s why Steni cladding is a superior option when it comes to safeguarding your building.

Superior Fire-Resistance with Class A2-s1 Rating

One of the standout features of Steni cladding is its impressive fire-resistance rating. Achieving a Class A2-s1 rating, Steni cladding is among the highest-performing materials available on the market. This classification indicates that Steni cladding:

  • Prevents Flame Spread: Steni cladding is designed to resist the spread of flames, providing a critical barrier that can contain fires and protect other areas of the building.
  • Minimizes Heat Release: With its low heat release properties, Steni cladding helps reduce the intensity of heat during a fire, which can mitigate the risk of the fire escalating.
  • Reduces Smoke Generation: The cladding’s formulation minimizes smoke production, which is essential for maintaining visibility and improving safety for building occupants during an emergency.

This high level of fire performance not only enhances safety but also contributes to compliance with stringent building regulations, ensuring that your project meets the highest standards.

Robust Certifications for Added Assurance

In addition to its impressive fire-resistance rating, Steni cladding is backed by significant industry certifications that underscore its quality and reliability:

  • European Technical Approval (ETA): The ETA certification signifies that Steni cladding meets the rigorous performance standards set by European building regulations. This approval provides assurance of the material’s durability, safety, and suitability for various applications.
  • British Board of Agreement (BBA) Certification: The BBA certification is a mark of quality and performance in the UK. It verifies that Steni cladding has been thoroughly tested and evaluated, ensuring it delivers on its promises of safety and longevity.

These certifications provide additional peace of mind, knowing that Steni cladding has undergone extensive testing and meets the highest safety standards.

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Timber cladding preservative treatment

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We specialise in a range of sustainable FSC and PEFC certified cladding solutions which set environmental benchmarks.

European Redwood, is most often used – where this is a choice of Unsorted grade (small live knots) and a clears grade which has only occasional very small knots  (see case studies

    • Holds its colour longer than untreated wood.
    • The colour will enrich over time.
    • No specific maintenance or over coating required.
    • Warranty for minimum of 30 years with a longer expected service life.
    • Flexible – other timber features can matched for suncreens, decking etc.
    • Sustainable, PEFC
    • Special sizes/ profiles are available
    • Can be fire retardant treated if required

All our cladding products conform to the new European Standards with regard to quality of timber (exposed surfaces):  To EN 14915/EN15146/EN 14519 – Norclad timber cladding is produced in accordance with factory production control for the selection, grading, machining and preservative treatment of solid wood cladding.t

For more information about our  Timber cladding preservative and fire treatments.

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