What detail can I use for cast iron pipes?
Copper pipe test evidence is versatile. It covers all metal pipe materials with a thermal conductivity equal to or lower than copper and a melting point equal to or exceeding...
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Does your test data cover other manufacturers’ plasterboard wall constructions?
The simple answer is yes; provided the wall construction meets the tested scope of application, our tested firestopping details can be used across different manufacturers’ wall systems, including Siniat, Knauf,...
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You sent a flexible wall detail, but I have a rigid wall?
As per the BS EN 1366-3:2021 fire-resistance test standard for service penetrations, Section 13.3.2.4 states: Section 13.3.2.4 Test results obtained with double-sided standard flexible wall construction may be applied to...
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Do all fixing lugs need to be secured on the QWR Fire Collar?
Yes, all fixing lugs need to be secured on the QWR Fire Collar. Let us explain why! Before we delve into the details, very quickly, a fire collar is a closure...
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Can the QWR Fire Collar be used together with plasterboard ceilings/timber frames?
The QWR Fire Collar has been tested generally in accordance with the BS EN 1366-3: 2009 accreditation before being fitted to plasterboard ceilings and timber frames. The BS EN 1366-3:2009 fire-resistance tests are a vital method of evaluation which assesses a...