FireCrunch Helps Eliminate Tree Destruction
These NEW composite MgSO4 K-Clad products save millions of oxygen-generating CO2 absorbing trees to make paperlined plasterboard. Plasterboard and lining paper production contribute significant levels of toxicity and eutrophication to water, as well as toxicity to land. Eutrophication occurs when a body of water [...]
Substantial extra benefits in MgSO4 products apart from lower prices
Hi Impact stronger 1.15g/cm3 These very strong hi impact Magnesia (MgSO4) products are up to 8-10 times stronger than plasterboard and enable a single 10mm sheet (CSIRO) to cover fire for FRL 90/90/90 (90 minutes), otherwise requiring 2 layers of 16mm Fyrchek and similar plasterboard, [...]
Looming Discriminatory Tender Issues In CO2 And Construction
New discriminatory tenders prices for high CO2 emitters have already started in Europe Some countries like Norway recently began applying an additional default add-on pricing % for Government tenders, relative to the level of CO2, turning a lowest tender, high CO2 emission product price, into [...]
Understanding Government Estimates & CO2 changes in 2023-2030 Construction Industry
Carbon Considerations courtesy Soben Inc USA 2023 The race is on in the construction industry to support the global transition to net zero. Recent years have seen improvements in reducing operational carbon emissions, but a lack of clear benchmarks and reporting standards as so far [...]
Case study project: Curvular – Curtain University
FireCrunch technology recently supported the successful submission of project Curvular, as part of the Fleetwood Challenge Cup, resulting in a mixed-use social housing development in Midland. This is a great result to support housing diversity and we were proud to be part of this [...]
Revolutionary Interior/Exterior Cladding Product
POWERFUL PROTECTION DURING FLOODS/FIRES While Governments strive to meet the issues of climate change on a number of fronts - one very innovative Australian company has been hard at work, progressively developing specialised Composite Building & Cladding products. FloodClad offers a range of composite cladding [...]
About FireCrunch – The Real Value of Magnesium Oxide Construction
As governments struggle with climate change policies and the use of building materials suited for the diverse Australian climate, one manufacturer in the Australian construction industry has already made the move to planet-friendly building materials. Developing stronger and more durable 21st century techniques, the [...]
Bushfire protection is what we do
Bushfire protection is what we do and after 10 years in the Fireboard industry, FireCrunch products are now used extensively throughout the country. FireCrunch has been tested by NATA laboratories in Australia ( CSIRO) and others - see certifications. The increasing intensity and duration of [...]
Fire Protection in Australia
Fire protection is essential in Australia. For most of us the home we live in is the largest single investment we normally make and in doing so the home becomes the centre of much that we do. It’s the protection for the family and is [...]
Fireproof Decking
FireCrunch K-Deck 16mm decking is the ideal fireproof decking for country cottage timber look feel and meets the max flame zone ratings and bushfire attack level (BAL FZ). CSIRO tested Bushfire Attack Level (BAL FZ) Flame Zone max rating (AS/ NZS 1530.8.1 and 2) issued [...]
Magnesium Oxide Cladding
Here at FireCrunch, we are an industry leading supplier of CSIRO tested by accredited NATA test laboratories in fire test certified magnesium oxide cladding at cost-effective prices. Unlike all other imported MgO products used for modern construction, FireCrunch K-Clad exterior/interior cladding can be applied to [...]
Gyprock Alternative
Gyprock Board and plasterboard types have been sold for the last 60 years mainly because there has been nothing in an improvement in a Gyprock alternative or equivalent fire tested building board or environmental building board to better clad the interior and exterior of homes [...]