Concrete and Fire

Concrete is well known for having excellent fire resistance properties. If installed and constructed correctly, concrete provides one of the most effective fire resistant construction solutions available in the market.

Concrete has excellent fire resistance properties;

Concrete does not burn and as such will not add fuel to the fire.
High resistance to fire and can stop the fire spreading if constructed correctly.
Concrete can act as a protective material in a fire and if constructed properly will help to compartmentalise a fire.
Post fire, concrete is easier to repair than most construction materials.
Concrete does not produce any smoke or toxic gases.
Concrete will not be damaged by water used to put out the fire.
Concretes strength and resistance to fire reduces the risk of structural collapse.

Used and constructed correctly, our prestressed concrete panels and retaining walls offer excellent solutions for companies looking for fire resistant solutions. Please get in touch for more details.

Prestressed Concrete Panels	Retaining/Dividing Walls
Concrete Floors	Security Barriers

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Concrete and Fire