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Top 6 Fire-Resistant Building Materials

Fire-resistant materials offer the best fire protection. These materials like gypsum, concrete, fire-resistant glass, stucco, etc are poor conductors of heat and limit the spread of fires. Fire safety specialists install these materials to contain the spread of fires. These materials provide insulation and are often used inside the walls.<br>Visit: https://bmfire.ie/

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Top 6 Fire-Resistant Building Materials

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  1. Top 6 Fire-Resistant Building Materials

  2. Bricks Bricks are resistant to fires. As bricks are made in fire kilns, they are highly resistant to fires. Brick is cited as the most common material for fire protection. Depending on the construction and thickness of the wall, brick walls can give one to four -hour fire resistance.

  3. Stucco Stucco is one of the most common and traditional materials used by the fire safety specialist Dublin. It is a plaster which is used both for artistic and construction purposes. It serves as an excellent durable and fire-resistant material for fire hazards.

  4. Gypsum Gypsum is the most commonly used fire-resistant interior finish. Gypsum controls the spread of fire, burns slowly and does not contribute to fires. Gypsum board contains chemically combined water which results in coming out of water due to the presence of steam. This impedes the transfer of heat and continues to resist fires.

  5. Flame-Treated Natural Products Natural building materials like lumber and cotton are poor resistors of fire. They are often used for exteriors that create a barrier and slow down the spread of fires. They perform the crucial job of blocking heat from flames.

  6. Concrete Concrete, one of the most common building materials is also a fire-resistant material. It is non-combustible and has a low thermal conductivity which means that it takes a long time for the fire to affect its structure. It is also used as an insulator and provides the best fire-proofing.

  7. Fire-Resistant Glass For Windows Windows are vulnerable to fires. The high temperatures can cause the glass to break which allows the flames to enter easily. To protect your house, fire safety specialists Dublinuse fire-resistant glasses for windows. Steel framing offers the best fire protection.

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