The Beamclad Systems are fire tested insulation solutions for structural steel, concrete and timber construction. Offering contractors simple and cost effective fire protection solutions, the mineral wool insulation has been specially designed to suit steel construction, including structural soffit protection.

Benefitting from a choice of installation methods, Rockwool Beamclad boards can be fitted utilising dry joint solutions offering up to 3 hours fire protection, or glued joint solutions where extended protection up to 4 hours is required.

Designed and tested to provide essential passive fire protection, Beamclad Systems also have the added benefit of providing thermal insulation to minimise cold bridging and acoustic benefits to minimise the transfer of vibrations through the structure of the building.

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Features & Benefits

Firepro Beamclad Systems have been specially designed to provide fire protection to structural steel for periods of up to 4 hours. Beamclad Systems provide a flexible range of fixing solutions for all applications, these include:

• Complete glued system
• Welded pins/glued joint system
• Welded pins/dry joint system

Firepro Beamclad can also be used to provide fire protection to timber floor systems for periods of up to 90mins with a complete dry fixed system.

High air flow applications

Un-faced Rockwool Beamclad Systems have been evaluated for use in return air plenums, by the Institute of Occupational Medicine to World Health Organisation test standards and for use in subways, for train speeds up to 150 km per hour.

Performance

Fire performance

Beamclad Systems provide up to 4 hours fire resistance for structural steelwork, assessed at critical temperatures between 350°C and 800°C, including the default temperatures of 550°C (columns) and 620°C (beams). Un-faced and aluminium-foil  product options comply with non-combustible definitions as referenced in UK Building Regulations. See product data sheet for more information.

Standards and approvals

• Rockwool Beamclad fire protection materials have been assessed to ENV 13381-4:2002 & EN 13881-4:2013 for the fire protection of loadbearing steelwork for up to 4 hours protection
• Achieves a reaction to fire classification of A1 as defined in BS EN 13501:1
• This product has been authorised for use in LUL surface and sub-surface premises when installed in accordance with the product data sheet

Installation

Firepro Beamclad Systems provide a flexible range of fixing options to meet a variety of site requirements. Beamclad Systems can be broken down into two main types:

• Rockwool Beamclad dry joint systems use stud welded pins to secure the insulation to all structural steel sections. All board-to-board joints are straight butt joints, without the need for glue
• Rockwool Beamclad glued joint systems use an inorganic and non-toxic Firepro Glue to bind board-to-board joints and/or to the noggins. Galvanised nails of at least 2.5mm for nails shorter than 100mm and at least 4mm for 100mm nails or longer. Nails twice the thickness of insulation, are used to hold the joints together whilst the glue cures. Alternatively, pigtail screws can be used instead of galvanised nails. Pigtail screws should be minimum 2 x thickness of cover board -5mm

Please see the product data sheet for detailed installation instructions for each option.

IMPORTANT FIRE PRODUCTS NOTICE: The information displayed on this website should be used as a guide ONLY and our Technical Department should be contacted to obtain a tailored specification and any advice necessary before you place an order for fire protection products. Fire protection products are non-returnable except in accordance with Condition 8 of the Terms and Conditions and should be applied only by an individual with the necessary expertise and experience. We will not be held liable for any resulting damage to property, human life or monetary costs incurred due to the incorrect specification you have prepared or use of fire protection products caused by your negligence, including your failure to have contacted us to obtain the relevant advice/specification.