Interior Protection

There are multiple factors that need to be considered for the internal and external protection of homes and properties. Depending on the structure and purpose, there may be a few or many factors to be considered that are essential.

FireCrunch can be used in a variety of interior applications such as wall protection and ceiling protection. It is also used in fire separation walls and wherever fire ratings are required from 30 minutes to 90 minutes in load and non-load bearing conditions using a single 10mm Sheet per side of frame .

For 120 minutes use 2 x 10mm sheets. Rigorously tested and certificated by NATA Labs CSIRO, FireCrunch is a highly fire rated and fire resistant building board meeting ABCB standards (DTS) and NCC .

Hospitals, schools, public buildings, special purpose built accommodation and other high traffic areas that require health and safety will require an anti-bacteria formulated FireCrunch magnesium oxide (MgSO4) building board. It is these types of interior protection factors that can often be overlooked.

MULTI-USE & MULTI-BENEFIT PRODUCT

Composed of magnesium oxide, magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) ensuring no metal corrosion and other IP support and quality materials, FireCrunch is lightweight but also durable for an overall strong build in dry and wet areas for interior as well as exterior protection. This is to ensure a comfortable and sustainable living, working and playing in an environment for all who inhabit spaces used for multiple purposes types and configurations.

FireCrunch can be painted or rendered as per usual, first with the recommended primer sealer, see Recommended products then use water based paints or texture paints, renders or cement bagging if required. It is ideal for top class surface finishes in residential and commercial properties, where top class four or five finishes are obtainable interior and exterior with no additional linings.

Ask us how on 1300 933 102 or email us at sales@firecrunch.com.au for more information.

QUICK REFERENCE TOPICS

  • 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 2025 NATA CSIRO.

  • Smoke and heat release AS 3837 valid 2025 NATA CSIRO.

  • 30, 60, 90 and 120 minute fire resistance.

  • Fire tested (AS 1530.4) valid 2025 NATA CSIRO.

  • Non-asbestos, AS 4964 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) valid to 2025.

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 (FyreChek 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