Fire rated
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about fire rated
Product • By Parallel Architectural Products • Aluminum Cladding & Soffit System
Aluminum Cladding & Soffit System
Parallel Architectural Products’ cladding and soffit systems combine the aesthetic appeal of traditional wood with the superior durability and low-maintenance benefits of powder-coated and sublimated extruded aluminum. Designed for both exterior and interior applications, this superior cladding and soffit solution adds beauty and longevity to any project. Available in 4", 6", 8" and 12" widths with multiple trim options for a seamless appearance.
Based on an interlocking system comprised of a handful of core components, Parallel cladding and soffit systems can be adapted to nearly any building design or architectural vision. Cladding can be installed bottom up or top down, making future repairs easy. Each component is standardized in... More
Product • By Radii Planet Group • FirePro Fire Rated Partition & Door System
FirePro Fire Rated Partition & Door System
THE PINNACLE OF FIRE RATED PROTECTION.
Suitable for all high-end environments including retail, commercial, public, or residential, the FirePro system can be finished in a bright satin polished stainless steel, PVD finished stainless steel, or polyester powder coated.
FirePro’s ‘Ei’ Integrity and insulation system is tested to EN standards and can achieve up to 120 minutes with insulation and 120 minutes integrity only.
FirePro has been independently assessed and has achieved Certifire certification. Certifire is an independent third-party passive fire product certification scheme that assures performance, quality, reliability and traceability of products and systems. More
Product • By The Safety Letterbox Company • FR1 2 Hour Fire Rated Mailbox
FR1 2 Hour Fire Rated Mailbox
Introducing the 2 hour fire rated FR1 mailbox suitable for vertically storing A4 mail for front entry and retrieval. The FR1 mailbox has been developed to restrict the spread of fire for up to two hours only and if recessed into a fire rated wall, will maintain the integrity of the fire rated wall for up to two hours.
Fire rated mailboxes includes a number of specially designed features to meet fire rating standards BS EN 1363-1: 2012 which outline fire testing on building structures. The lock included in fire rated products uses a fire cover which limits the access to the mailbox lock.
The mailbox flap uses an inward sprung hinge to stop the flap from falling out of the box and the mailbox aperture uses an intumescent seal which expands... More
Product • By The Safety Letterbox Company • FR2 2 Hour Fire Rated Mailbox
FR2 2 Hour Fire Rated Mailbox
Introducing the fire rated 2 mailbox suitable for horizontally storing A4 sized mail for both front entry and front retrieval. The Fire Rated 2 mailbox has been developed to restrict the spread of fire for up to two hours only and if recessed into a fire rated wall, will maintain the integrity of the fire rated wall for up to two hours.
Fire rated mailboxes includes a number of specially designed features to meet fire rating standards BS EN 1363-1: 2012 which outline fire testing on building structures. The lock included in fire rated products uses a fire cover which limits the access to the mailbox lock.
The mailbox flap uses an inward sprung hinge to stop the flap from falling out of the box and the mailbox aperture uses an intumescent... More
Product • By Pure Vista • POSIone | frameless glass balustrade system with one-side installation
POSIone | frameless glass balustrade system with one-side installation
POSIone has all the benefits of POSIglaze but can be installed and adjusted from one side. POSIone channel is ideal for domestic and light commercial installations. Garden patios, stair bannisters, balconies and windbreaks are just a few installation ideas.
POSIone is fixed through the base to a substrate and is compatible with a range of glass thicknesses. Designed to give you the greatest possible adjustment capabilities from one side. The innovative, patented and market-leading screw-clamp technology locks glass panels into position effortlessly.
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The popular frameless glass windbreaks can be used in exposed locations on balconies and decking, where a view can be enjoyed. Privacy screening can also be added to a glass... More
Product • By Surfacing Solution • NobleWood
NobleWood
Handcrafted, responsibly sourced, teakwood panels with FSC and Fire Rated options - standard - and a significany portion of profits donated to noble causes.
Reclaim. Repurpose. Do Good More
Product • By Unity Surfacing Systems • Tough-Land Series
Tough-Land Series
Our 1/2”, 3/4” 1” & 1 3/8” Thick Tough-Land Series is designed to meet and exceed all of your project needs for use on athletic area, fitness facilities, recreational areas,weight rooms, clubs, military bases, gyms and more.
It is thefoundation for a smart, long-term investment in durability and beauty that will last for years to come. As the industry leader, the superior raw materials we provide, coupled with our proprietary manufacturing process, gives you the strongest, highest quality, environmentally friendly 2x2 rubber tile system above all overs.
All of our products are independently laboratory tested with respect to ASTM, CPSC, AD, FM safety standards and guidelines to be installed over new and existing... More
Project • By Elkus Manfredi Architects • Universities
Boston University Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre
The story of Boston University’s recently completed Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre and College of Fine Arts Production Center is threefold:
The new facilities enable BU College of Fine Arts School of Theatre to become a more unified and comprehensive program, with state-of-the-art facilities as teaching tools for all aspects of theatre production and performance. It is the first time in decades that College of Fine Arts performance and production students have been housed in the same location.
The building is a tour de force of design, continuing to elevate Boston University’s presence on Commonwealth Avenue.
With a full season of productions, Booth Theatre will quickly take its place among the many dynamic performance venu... More
Product • By Old wood • End Grain
End Grain
End grain flooring is quickly becoming popular with some of the best architects and designers around the world. Its unique yet classic look and superior durability make it a perfect candidate for commercial applications like restaurants and hotels, or any high-traffic situation where the floor must withstand a beating. It is an elegant look, and like all wood floors it can be stained to suit your own particular tastes. End grain flooring is very much a sustainable product because it can be made from smaller diameter timber. Often, end grain is the highest, best use for the lowest grade of timber that might otherwise be left in the woods.
Old Wood is one of the nation's largest end grain flooring manufacturers. Our end grain product... More
Product • By ECLISSE • ECLISSE Syntesis EI30
ECLISSE Syntesis EI30
ECLISSE Syntesis EI30 are fire-resistant flush-to-wall doors, available as swing door or sliding pocket door, which offer a certified* 30-minute resistance to flames and smoke while offering a clean and modern aesthetics.
These fireproof doors offer maximum freedom of stylistic interpretation with clean, crisp lines that allow for a perfectly flat wall, while meeting fire safety requirements.
The product includes specific door frame and panel and a set of accessories developed to ensure the mechanical seal of the door and insulation between the two adjoining rooms
The solution for fire-resistant flush sliding pocket doors includes
- a dedicated counterframe- a fire door panel- self-closing system and soft-closing damper, accesso... More
Project • By Haworth Tompkins • Theaters
Everyman Theatre
The Liverpool Everyman is a new theatre, won in open European competition, for an internationally regarded producing company. The scope of work includes a 400 seat adaptable auditorium, a smaller performance and development space, a large rehearsal room, public foyers, exhibition spaces, catering and bar facilities, along with supporting offices, workshops and ancillary spaces. The entire façade is a large, collaborative work of public art. The design combines thermally massive construction with a series of natural ventilation systems and low energy technical infrastructures to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating for this complex and densely inhabited urban building.
The Everyman holds an important place in Liverpool culture. The origina... More
Project • By Optima Systems • Villages
Aberdeen Sports Village
OPTIMA PROVIDES QUALITY FINISH AT
£28M ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE
For the state of the art £28 million Aberdeen Sports Village, architects required a solution that would provide sound proof divisions between the different sports facilities, whilst maintaining the bright, open aesthetic and providing suitable viewing areas. Optima, the UK’s market leader in the design, development and installation of glass partitioning, demonstrated that their systems would tick all of the boxes.
A training venue for London 2012 Olympic Games, Aberdeen Sports Village is the realisation of a vision first discussed in 2003 by funding partners the University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Council and Sport Scotland. A major boost for sports and leisure in the r... More