Knauf Fire Panel - Fire-Resistant Plasterboard

Knauf Fire Panel offers superior fire protection. Fire-resistant plasterboard is intended to be used in between either side of a partition. It provides up to 1 hour of fire resistance which can be achieved with a single layer or 2 hours of resistance with a double layer application. It is used in all applications wherein fire resistance is required.

The high-performing, fire-resistant plasterboards do not sag or rot over time. They do not support or promote the growth of fungi or moulds. These fire-resistant plasterboards do not require special tools and are easy to score and snap for rapid installation for installation.  

Product Specifications:

Key Features:

• Fire-resistant plasterboards are ideal for fire-rated partitions
• Plasterboards do not require special tools for installation. 
• Knauf fire panels are easy to score and snap for rapid installation
• Depending on the thickness, fire resistance ranges from 0.5 to 4 hours
• High-performance plasterboard.
• Plasterboards do not support the growth of fungi or moulds.

Application: 

• Ideal for fire-rated partitions and any other drylining application where fire rating is imperative.
• Fire-resistant plasterboards can be used with just a single layer of 15mm Fire panel on each side of a Knauf performer partition.
• Plasterboard is easy to score and snap for rapid installation.

Storage: 

• Plasterboard must be stored flat, and be protected from inclement weather. 
• Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment etc. should be used when handling all Knauf boards. 
• Manual handling guidelines should be adhered to at all times. 
• Plasterboard is unsuitable for areas that are continuously damp, humid or above 50°C. 

Product Details: 

• Material: Gypsum Plasterboard
• Compliance: BS EN 520 Types A and F.
• Board Weight & Density : 12.5mm - 10kg/m2 - 800kg/m3,  15mm - 12kg/m2 - 800kg/m3.
• Thermal Conductivity: 0.24W/mK
• Unit: Panel
• Edge: Square, Tapered