Tag: Firesafe
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Fire-Safe Wall Design Standards Advance Through New Partnership
Nichiha USA, ClarkDietrich, and TRUFAST Walls have successfully completed NFPA 285-25 fire testing on a fully integrated exterior wall assembly, evaluating Nichiha’s premium fiber cement panels and the complete rainscreen system incorporating ClarkDietrich and TRUFAST components. With a 30-minute burn period, data was recorded across multiple points of the wall assembly, which featured a 1 1/4-inch ventilated…
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Fire-safe solar panel launches after rooftop blaze fears
A UK solar manufacturer has launched a fully fire-compliant rooftop solar panel as concern grows over the safety of some installations. Solfit’s new 425Wp in-roof panel is designed to meet the latest UK fire and building regulations, offering a secure, installer-friendly alternative. The launch comes after recent high-profile fires linked to solar panels in Surrey…