Timber cavity barriers. Surprising to some, timber is listed in the building regulations as a material that can be used to provide the necessary fire resistance of a cavity barrier. It is the material ...

The difference between the two is that a cavity barrier typically seals gaps in the structure of a building, whereas fire stopping is used to address an imperfect fit between two components. Approved ...

Traditional brickwork has long been a popular façade finish, offering rich textures and durability. However, with increasing demands for efficient construction— alongside the growing trend to use ...

A timber-framed housing association block in which a serious fire broke out last year was fitted with “defective” cavity barriers that “contributed nothing to control of the fire”, a report obtained ...

Before framing the walls of your basement, install a moisture barrier to prevent water and moisture from entering the wall cavity. Here are your three best options.

Siderise’s new site, its first outside the UK, is initially focusing on producing its RH25-120/90 open-state cavity barrier for ventilated cladding systems.

With timber frame construction expected to continue growing in popularity, it’s critical that any building made from the material is adequately protected against the spread of fire. Here, cavity ...

Concealed cavities and voids within walls, floors, ceilings and roofs can provide a ready route for the spread of smoke and flame, bypassing fire-resisting construction, and so building regulations ...