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Many modern facilities have large areas for hazardous processes and product storage. Facilities utilize concrete fire walls to limit the amount of material exposed in a single fire. To accomplish this, rooms can be divided into fire partitions. The ideal solution for constructing fire barriers is the use of interlocking concrete blocks. These blocks can be manufactured in various sizes to suit specific needs.

HOW TO BUILD FIREWALLS OUT OF CONCRETE BLOCKS

Concrete block fire walls are dry laid, meaning the blocks are laid without mortar. Their weight, studs and recesses will prevent the lego-like blocks from tipping or slipping. The exact amount of time that a prefabricated fire barrier will provide protection from fire will vary depending on a number of factors. The duration of protection depends on the design and location of the walls, the type of combustible material, the strength of the concrete including reinforcement, and the possible presence of cover material. If you do not want to build a foundation for a fire wall and you have a stable base to build on, interlocking concrete blocks are the ideal solution. Especially when the wall is to be temporary or a flexible layout is required. The 800mm thick blocks typically provide four (4) hours of fire protection. Any gaps or joints between precast concrete wall blocks should be sealed to provide fire protection. Fire walls can be combined with walls of other building structures made of interlocking concrete blocks.

Frequent questions

What is the advantage of using concrete fire walls in factories with hazardous processes?

Concrete fire walls are used to limit the amount of material exposed in a fire. They can be manufactured in various sizes and are an ideal solution for the construction of fire partitions.

How are concrete block fire walls laid?

Concrete block fire walls are laid dry, without the use of mortar. Their weight, studs and recesses prevent the blocks from tipping or slipping.

What is the fire protection time provided by concrete block fire walls?

The duration of protection depends on a number of factors including wall construction, type of combustible material, strength of concrete and the possible presence of covering material. 800 mm thick blocks typically provide four hours of fire protection.