FIRECRUNCH K-CLAD

PASSIVE FIRE CLADDING • Interior-Exterior

FireCrunch K-Clad cladding is a unique 22nd century wall, ceiling, internal and external cladding used in lightweight construction formats and heavy weight formats. FireCrunch K-Clad is an innovative, durable and lighter weight building board for residential and commercial properties, building and manufacturing options.

Up to ten times stronger than plasterboard providing an environmentally responsible very low CO2 (5%) versus plasterboard 95% CO2 pollutive which also destroys millions of oxygen generating CO2 absorbing trees for the non-protective paper linings.

Fire resistant claddingWhether your next construction project is a residential or commercial property, durable and reliable cladding is essential to ensure safety and longevity of the building. FireCrunch K-Clad is specifically, and uniquely, designed as an innovative all-in-one multi-beneficial solution for modern construction. FireCrunch K-Clad is a lightweight yet highly durable cladding building product that promotes and embodies all the benefits of FireCrunch.

FireCrunch supplies Australia-wide clients with fire resistant and sustainable building products that have been rigorously NATA fire tested and approved by NATA Labs CSIRO. Win tenders every time or if you already quoted with plasterboard. Increase your bottom line and change to K-Clad: half the quantity, half the weight, faster completions and environmentally friendly.

K CLAD CHSN SE10 AND TE10

K-Clad SE10 and TE10

STANDARD K-CLAD STOCK SIZES

Board nameSize (width/length)ThicknessEdgeWeightPattern
K-Clad (SE10) Exterior1200x240010mmSQ Square28kgFlat/Smooth
K-Clad (SE10) Exterior1200x270010mmSQ Square32kgFlat/Smooth
K-Clad (SE10) Exterior1200x300010mmSQ Square36kgFlat/Smooth
K-Clad (TE10) Interior1200x240010mmRecessed28kgFlat/Smooth
K-Clad (TE10) Interior1200x270010mmRecessed32kgFlat/Smooth
K-Clad (TE10) Interior1200x300010mmRecessed36kgFlat/Smooth

Also see TS 12mm ship lap edge groove boards K-Wall timber appearance, exterior and interior cladding, and 16mm TG decking and TG 19mm K-Floor and K-Roof structural panels with point and UDL tests by NATA Labs Australia.

AT A GLANCE

  • CSIRO NATA Labs certified. Fire Certificates of BCA compliance.
  • K-Clad 10mm sheet will hold fire for 90 minutes at 1000 deg C FRL 90/90/90 load bearing LIGHT GAUGE FRAME 1.15BMT 55kN and FRL 90/90/90 on a TIMBER double stud discontinuous acoustic Rw 62 provision in a fire separation intertenancy or party wall.
  • The extra space from thinner walls helps ROI in projects and at least 50% less labour site handling installation, crane up and transport weight cost.
  • K-Clad is a virtual carbon neutral product which unlike plasterboard, does not destroy millions of oxygen generating CO2 absorbing trees to make the paper linings of CSR, Gyprock, Fyrchek and similar outmoded products.
  • K-Clad has recessed edges for internal plaster setting which is just as easy.

Not only is FireCrunch highly fire rated and tested for fire resistance, it is also water resistant where it does not degrade in water, high impact proof, termite, sound, mould and bacteria resistant. These are all important factors that need to be taken into consideration in construction.

FIRE RESISTANT CLADDING

K-Clad by FireCrunch withstands tested temperatures of up to 1200⁰C and meets the BAL FZ, (Bushfire Attack Level Flame Zone) and four times higher to FRL 90/90/90 which makes FIRECRUNCH the leading solution for sustainable, hard wearing, zero maintenance, cladding in commercial residential and industrial construction applications to FRL 120/120/120 minutes 2 hours and more, with a serious total capability or saving homes in firestorms. See certifications.

Your structure will not burn down in a fire storm attack or wild fire attack when correctly clad with roof linings ceilings floors and exterior walls using FireCrunch.

FireCrunch products are designed to withstand Australia’s many severe climatic conditions and reinforce a high concern for safety and protection. Whether it is a residential or commercial property, FireCrunch will ensure the longevity and durability of your next construction project.

SAVINGS IN FIRE WALL THICKNESS AND PRODUCT

Our K-Clad exterior lining and facades board in 10mm can be used on each side of a single 90 x 45mm stud frame or wider 64mm x 2 or 76mm x 2 double stud fire wall steel or timber frame, dependent on the FRL required up to FRL 90/90/90 . FireCrunch K-Clad requires only one single 10mm sheet on each side of steel or timber frames compared to multiple layers of plasterboard.

EASIER, FASTER INSTALLATION

Regular timber tools can be used to install FireCrunch K-Clad and no time consuming pre-drilling is required. FireCrunch K-Clad provides extensive protection and additional bracing integrity and structural integrity MgO to timber and steel framing when clad with FCA in fire and flood conditions, once pre sealed with recommended products in weather and water sealing.

FireCrunch K-Clad is a high impact resistant product which is quick and easy to install, significantly reducing labour costs up to 70%, versus fire rated plasterboard where only 1 x 10mm sheet is required instead of up to 3 layers of 13mm or 2 layers of 16mm Fyrchek and similar low capability fire rated plasterboard products.

The ease of use allows for a faster, cost-efficient construction process from small building all the way up to large construction projects.

TERMITE PROOF CLADDING

FireCrunch is of no interest to termites (who cannot live on or near it), therefore it enables total termite protection for timber framing in homes which otherwise can be a very costly and unhealthy experience for homeowners.

BACTERIA PROOF BUILDING PRODUCT

Bacteria cannot live on FireCrunch FCA magnesium oxide MgO, MgSO4, thereby improving health in wet areas at home and ideal for schools and hospitals, 10 times stronger than so called flood resistant plasterboard and fire resistant plasterboard, FireCrunch, fireproof building materials are stronger, less damage and ensure super hygiene.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CLADDING

FireCrunch K-Clad differs from outdated high CO2 pollutive, weak, so called water resistant plasterboard and fire resistant plasterboard like Fyrchek and similar plasterboards due to the multi-beneficial aspects of FireCrunch products. No trees are lost to make this planet-friendly, low CO2 building low carbon footprint building product. FireCrunch is designed for safety and cost-effective building, convenience and adhering to the highest Australian (BCA) standards.

ABOUT FIRECRUNCH

At FireCrunch, we are committed to the manufacture of our environmental building range in an environmentally friendly fashion and have successfully established a powerful and responsible image in the building market of fire rated building materials. Our boards and products are 10 times stronger than plasterboard and emit a final very low CO2 value of only 5%. Compared to 95% plasterboard on an Index of 100.

Avoid compromising your budget and time searching for fire resistant building board options when you can select FireCrunch for all your cladding material needs. Our fire resistant building board with NATA BCA DTS TESTS and NCC alternative product range is specifically designed to withstand the harsh and unpredictable Australian climate and ensure maximum longevity.

For more details please submit an online enquiry. Or call 1300 933 102 or email sales@firecrunch.com.au.

QUICK REFERENCE TOPICS

  • (ATL) Accredited Testing Laboratory -NATA.

  • Fire resistant to extremely high temperatures (1200ºC).

  • Meets AS 3959 BAL FZ and more, up to FRL 90/90/90.

  • Non-combustible (AS 1530.1) valid 2029 (ATL) NATA CSIRO.

  • NCC 2022 C1 TO C19 AS1530.4 2014 – NCC 2022.

  • NCC C2.2, C2.6, CLD9, C2D11 and others under NCC 2022 Fire Hazards.

  • Smoke and heat release AS3837 NATA CSIRO (ATL).

  • 30, 60, 90 and 120 minute fire resistance in load and non-load bearing tests.

  • Timber and steel fire tested (AS1530.4-2014) valid 2029 NATA CSIRO (ATL).

  • AS5367 Resistance to Incipient Spread of Fire/Flashover.

  • Non-asbestos, AS4964 (ACL) NATA Labs Australian Certification.

  • Resistant to flooding and prolonged water emersion.

  • Resistant to bacteria moisture, humidity, mould and mildew.

  • Completely resistant to termites and insects.

  • Low thermal conductivity ~0.44 (W/mk).

  • Higher R-values than plasterboard.

  • Less expensive, eliminates multiple layers of plasterboard for high FRL.

  • (RISF) Resistance to Incipient Spread of Fire and Flashover (AS5637 CSIRO) ATL.

  • Lowest CO2 pollutive 5% vs. plasterboard 95%.

AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS (CERTIFICATED IN AUSTRALIA NATA LABS CSIRO)

See Certifications

Fire
FRL 90/90/90 1 x 10mm sheet EACH SIDE STEEL FRAMES FRL 60/60/60 1 x 10mm sheet PER SIDE TIMBER FRAMES

Impact
10 times stronger than plasterboard.
LOAD BEARING 55kN (1.5 hrs) at 1000⁰C (see CSIRO fire test report).

Acoustics
Rw 62 AS 717.1 (See Certifications)

Asbestos
Nil content test AS 4964 Nil Chloride
R and U value (See Certifications).

Handling
Cuts, saws, drills, routs, with timber tools, power gun screwing, massive time saving on installation.

Labour Cost Benefits
FireCrunch requires 1 sheet each side for FRL up to FRL 90/90/90 (FyrChek needs 3 layers 13mm each side) or 2 layers 16mm.

Strength
10 x Stronger than plasterboard density 1.15g/cm3.

Eco-Friendly
95% less CO2 emission than plasterboard