Fire Safety & Construction Insights

FireCrunch Receives Low Environmental Damage DECLARE Label

By |June 30, 2025|Categories: Environmentally Friendly|

NCC 2025 & INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE RED LIST INGREDIENTS What all those related to the architectural and construction industry should know as 2030 approaches. FireCrunch Products MgSO4 (2025) have approval from the International Living Future Institute USA as a construction cladding product which has a low range 5% manufacturing net expansion of CO2. and corresponding [...]

FireCrunch Helps Eliminate Tree Destruction

By |May 9, 2023|Categories: Bushfire Ready, Carbon Capture & Storage, Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance, 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 receives an excessive nutrient load, particularly phosphorus and nitrogen as from wood pulping. This often [...]

Substantial extra benefits in MgSO4 products apart from lower prices

By |April 26, 2023|Categories: Cladding, CO2, Environmentally Friendly|

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, 50% less in materials, install costs and freight This halves the material cost, [...]

Looming Discriminatory Tender Issues In CO2 And Construction

By |April 26, 2023|Categories: Cladding, CO2, Environmentally Friendly|

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 the highest! They use an assessment scale of CO2 pollutive values, seriously affecting products [...]

Understanding Government Estimates & CO2 changes in 2023-2030 Construction Industry

By |February 23, 2023|Categories: Environmentally Friendly|Tags: , , , , |

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 hindered progress around embodied carbon. But what is embodied carbon? Soben’s Head of Sustainability, [...]

Revolutionary Interior/Exterior Cladding Product

By |May 3, 2022|Categories: Cladding, Environmentally Friendly, Flood Protection|Tags: , , |

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 products which are strong, durable and extremely resilient when it comes to the diverse challenges [...]

About FireCrunch – The Real Value of Magnesium Oxide Construction

By |April 27, 2021|Categories: Bushfire Ready, Cladding, Decking, Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance, Flooring, Impact|

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 FireCrunch composite (Green Now) structural building material eliminates some 95% of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions [...]

Fire Protection in Australia

By |January 2, 2020|Categories: Bushfire Ready, Decking, Environmentally Friendly|

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 usually designed to suite the personal aspirations we have in a comfortable and more [...]

Fireproof Decking

By |December 14, 2019|Categories: Bushfire Ready, Decking, Environmentally Friendly|

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 under NCC alternative system AS/3959 As a leading fire resistant, CSIRO fire rated building board, [...]

Magnesium Oxide Cladding

By |November 13, 2019|Categories: Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance|

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 both residential and commercial settings. As a proudly Australian owned and operated company, we have [...]

The bushfire season got off to an early start

By |November 1, 2017|Categories: Bushfire Ready, Cladding, Decking, Environmentally Friendly, Flooring|

Protect Your Property & New Builds Concerns are mounting about the upcoming bushfire season after the ACT experienced its driest June on record and sixth driest July since 1982. The new head of the ACT Bushfire Council, Sarah Ryan, said recent weather conditions had prompted concerns about the bushfire threat in the capital. "We are more concerned about the [...]

Non-Combustible Cladding

By |December 13, 2016|Categories: Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance|

FireCrunch is a proudly Australian owned and operated company providing an extremely sustainable, low carbon dioxide pollutant, non-combustible cladding that is NATA certified asbestos and metal corrosive Chloride free. We acknowledge the absolute importance of high quality and durable cladding that will protect your home in an event of a fire. With FireCrunch you do not have to worry about [...]

Non-Combustible Decking

By |December 13, 2016|Categories: Decking, Environmentally Friendly|

If you are looking for premium, cost-effective non combustible decking for your next building and construction project, FireCrunch has got the perfect solution for you. With years of experience and expertise within the industry, we have become Australia’s leading supplier of non-combustible bushfire decking used for modern construction for both residential and commercial properties. Strong, durable and highly reliable [...]

Fire Rated Wall Cladding

By |December 13, 2016|Categories: Bushfire Ready, Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance|

FireCrunch is a proudly Australian owned and operated company which solely focuses on providing the highest quality and environmentally friendly, fire resistant building boards, including our range of fire rated wall cladding. FireCrunch is perfect for modern construction for both residential and commercial properties. Fire resistance Our main priority is to provide homes and buildings across Australia maximum fire [...]

Fire Rated External Wall Cladding

By |December 13, 2016|Categories: Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance|

Looking for cost-effective fire rated external wall cladding to protect your home against unpredictable fires? At FireCrunch, we have got the perfect solution for you. With years of experience in the building and construction field, we provide high quality fire rated wall cladding made from only the finest materials. Our main objective is to provide homes with maximum fire [...]

Fire Rated External Cladding

By |December 13, 2016|Categories: Bushfire Ready, Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance|

Here at FireCrunch, we provide our Australia wide customers with second to none fire rated external cladding. Durable and ultra-lightweight, FireCrunch K-CLAD is an innovative fire rated external cladding used for modern construction for both residential and commercial properties. FireCrunch has quickly become the smart and dependable choice. FireCrunch K-CLAD Uniquely designed to resist not only fire but water, sound, [...]

Fire Rated Cladding

By |December 13, 2016|Categories: Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance|

Here at FireCrunch, we prioritise safety and security. Providing home fire protection to properties in Australia is one of our main objectives. For this reason, we have attained Australian NATA accredited testing authorities such as the CSIRO to ensure our fire rated cladding provide maximum protection in an event of a fire. Rigorously tested and tried, FireCrunch fire rated cladding [...]

Fire Resistant Decking

By |December 13, 2016|Categories: Bushfire Ready, Decking, Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance|

Distinguished and trusted within the field, FireCrunch has quickly become the smart and dependable choice for our innovative design, multi-functional and multi-beneficial fire-resistant decking boards. With years of experience and expertise within the field of building and constructing materials, we provide eco-friendly fire resistant decking materials made from only the finest materials. Fire resistant decking features Fire, water, impact, [...]

Fire Resistant Cladding

By |December 13, 2016|Categories: Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance|

Here at FireCrunch, we provide second to none fire resistant cladding to our Australia wide clients. As a proudly Australian owned and operated company, we acknowledge the absolute need for certified fire resistant cladding for maximum fire protection. We offer our innovative K-CLAD range that can be used in a variety of applications. Fire resistant cladding and other features: Fire [...]

Fire Resistant Material

By |December 13, 2016|Categories: Bushfire Ready, Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance|

Are you looking for fire resistant material for your next residential or commercial construction project? If so, your search ends here at FireCrunch. We supply premium fire-resistant material at competitive prices. With years of experience and expertise, we have specifically designed and manufactured our fire resistant material to withstand a number of elements all while being environmentally friendly. Fire resistant [...]

BAL 40 Cladding

By |December 13, 2016|Categories: Bushfire Ready, Cladding, Environmentally Friendly|

Here at FireCrunch, we are an industry leading supplier of second to none BAL 40 cladding at cost-effective prices for both residential and commercial properties. Our K-Clad range provides highly durable and reliable cladding to ensure safety. With a strong commitment to protecting homes and buildings from fire, we have quickly become the smart and dependable choice for BAL [...]

Waterproof Flooring Boards

By |November 14, 2016|Categories: Decking, Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance|

Looking for waterproof flooring boards for your next construction project? At FireCrunch, we have the perfect solution for you. We are Australia’s leading supplier of premium waterproof flooring boards for interior and exterior use in both residential and commercial properties. Our all in one FireCrunch solution allows for a durable, water resistant build for all types of cladding flooring and [...]

Fire Rated Insulation Board

By |November 14, 2016|Categories: Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance|

Are you in need of a fire rated insulation board for your residential or commercial property construction project? Are you looking for a building board that is also environmentally friendly and cost-effective? If so, your search ends here at FireCrunch. We are an industry leading supplier of premium fire rated insulation board products that are highly accredited and certificated with [...]

Environmentally Friendly Building Material

By |November 4, 2016|Categories: Bushfire Ready, Environmentally Friendly, Fire Resistance|

If you are looking for alternative environmentally friendly building material options that provide you with the peace of mind you deserve, then firecrunch has the solution for you. We continually strive to manufacture our eco-friendly building material range in the most responsible manner in order to take care of our planet the best way possible. We recognise the importance [...]

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