With the findings of the Grenfell Inquiry continuing to reshape building practices across the UK, the annual construction show at the capital’s famous Olympia venue is this year doubling in size and being refocused as the London Build Fire & Security Expo (November 20-21st) with insulation specialist Marmox UK Ltd on hand to demonstrate its recently launched Fireboard product on Stand L42. The Marmox Stone Wool based product shares the unique Marmox honeycomb surface structure with its XPS forerunner and is suitable for both internal and external wall insulation (IWI/EWI) applications.
Externally the A1 non-combustible certified Fireboard can serve as a weatherproof render-backer, or be used internally across walls and ceilings to take a plaster finish, while providing sound absorption properties, along with thermal insulation. The 600 x 1200mm Fireboards are available in thicknesses of 20mm, 50mm and 100 mm and with the polymer modified mortar honeycomb coating applied to both faces. With a nominal density of 150 kg/m3 the boards’ core material offers a compressive strength of 90kPa (9 tonnes/m2), while its high insulation performance will help combat thermal-bridging and the formation of surface condensation, as well as having the potential to cut energy bills.
The Marketing Manager for Marmox, Grant Terry, commented: “As a regular exhibitor at London Build and other major trade shows, we endeavour to ensure the products we showcase are as relevant as possible to both specifiers and installation specialists; and believe that Fireboard is an ideal offering to help meet the multiple challenges presented by the Building Safety Act as well as Part L of the Building Regulations. The introduction of Fireboard into our range significantly enhances our offer to the construction industry, meaning we have an A1 non-combustible backer board for internal or external use, which can safely be installed across masonry as well as timber or steel framing systems. The Stone Wool boards are made of formed molten rock, meaning it is impossible for the fibres to absorb moisture, so they will not degrade no matter what weather they are exposed to.
The thermal conductivity of 0.037 W/mK delivers very good thermal insulation while the tiny air pockets within the micro-fibre structure of the Stone Wool serve to interrupt the pathway for sound transmission, which solid materials facilitate. We expect Fireboard to find applications in new-build and refurbishment work within residential, commercial and other sectors.”
As detailed in its A5 technical brochure which can be downloaded, Marmox Fireboard has been tested to prove compliance with BS EN 1182, EN 1716 and EN13823 (Resistance to fire test) conducted by UKTC, along with other testing completed by the BRE. Indeed, the British manufacturer is proud to announce on its website that: “Marmox Fireboard is a powerhouse solution, designed to tackle fire hazards, intrusive noise, and the biting cold, all in one lightweight, easy-to-handle board.”
