Rockwool TCB cavity barrier

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Mar 16, 2007

Rockwool Insulation extends scope of application of its FirePro TCB Cavity Barrier range designed to reduce risk of fire spread in timber framed constructions.

Rockwool Insulation, the leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation for thermal, fire and acoustic insulation, has further extended the scope of application of its FirePro TCB Cavity Barrier range which is designed to reduce the risk of fire spread in timber framed constructions.

Timber framed buildings are increasing in popularity in the UK, due largely as a result of an increase in demand for sustainable construction methods.

However, as the Beaufort Park fire dramatically illustrated, fire can always be a threat in completed buildings as well as those under construction.

Rockwool TCBs have now also been fire tested and assessed for use between timber structures, for example between timber frame party floor joists and timber studs at external cavity wall/party wall 'T' junctions.

Rockwool TCBs achieve up to 60 minutes integrity and insulation following fire performance tests carried out by Warrington Fire Research Centre.

Made from Rockwool stone wool and encapsulated in a translucent red polythene sleeve, Rockwool TCBs, tightly butt jointed, ensure a continuous fire seal.

Traditionally, Rockwool TCBs have been tested and assessed to BS 476: Part 20 for use in concealed cavities consisting of masonry-to-timber and masonry-to-masonry faces (WFRC Report 133269).

However, the range has now been tested and assessed for use within timber-to-timber cavities (WFRC Report 160657).

Vanessa Hatton, Marketing Services Manager at Rockwool, said: "Rockwool is committed to the ongoing development of solutions for the construction industry which are tested and certified at the highest levels".

"The testing and certification of our TCB Cavity Barrier Range to guarantee its suitability for timber frame constructions illustrates our support of sustainable construction and our recognition that timber frame will continue to be a growing market for Rockwool.".