Sound Resistant

Firecrunch has a high acoustic rating in its natural format in 10mm, and higher in greater thicknesses.

The BCA requirement levels are met by the addition of high density acoustic insulation batts placed in the wall and ceiling cavities etc to the architects and or manufacturers specification.

In some cases these are fire and acoustic rated batts. (For further info on fire batts see web site)

These are available from several manufacturers in Australia and users should check with these organisation first to verify the ability relevant to those specified Rw and other requirements

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Fire resistant to extremely high temperatures (1200ºC).
Meets BAL FZ and up to FRL 90/90/90.
Non-combustible (AS 1530.1) and smoke release AS/3837.
Fire Tested (AS 1530.4/2016)
30,60 90 Minute fire resistance
Non-asbestos, NATA 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.

Australian Standards (Certificated in Australia)

See certifications:

Fire
1.5 hours 1 x 10mm sheet.

Impact
10 times stronger than plasterboard, load bearing 55kN (1.5 hrs) at 1200⁰C (see CSIRO fire test report).

Acoustics
Rw 62 AS/717.1 (see report certification).

Asbestos
Nil content test AS 4964 R and U value (see Tech info charts).

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 (p/ board needs 3 layers 13mm each side).

Strength
10 x Stronger than Plaster Board.

Eco-Friendly
95% less Co2 Emission than Plaster Board

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Australian Standards (Certificated in Australia)

FireCrunch has been fire tested by Australia’s highest testing authority, the CSIRO.

FireCrunch has been fire tested by Australia’s
highest testing authority, the CSIRO.