Fire Protection for your buildings structure

Woodnut Construction’s team of experts designs and implements bespoke passive fire protection solutions to meet your specific building needs.

The Importance of Passive Fire Protection

Robust Passive Fire Protection systems help maintain building structures by containing fires and preventing them from spreading. Done properly, it saves lives and prevents the severe financial impact that a major fire can have on your premises. In the event that you have a fire, making a timely investment in passive fire protection throughout the building process might end up saving you a tonne of money.

How it works

Passive Fire Protection relies on a system of compartmentalisation that prevent fires from spreading rapidly and extinguish them in the smallest possible space. Controlling fires in this way reduces smoke, provides escape routes and protects the entire building structure.

The Woodnut Construction team has the expertise to plan and implement Passive Fire Protection elements that best suit your specific needs. This includes some or all of the following:

• Structural Steel Protection: Intumescent coatings can be applied to protect steel for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes depending on requirements. Special boarding can also be used to protect steel structures
• Cavity Barriers: To prevent the spread of smoke and fire through cavities in floors, walls or ceilings.
• Fire Walls & Partitions: To ensure effective compartmentalisation.
• Fire Stopping: To fill any gaps which have been created where services pass through walls.
• Fire Rated Doors & Glass: Helps prevent spread of fire.

The Process

If you require Passive Fire Protection to preserve the integrity of your building, we can help:

• We provide a complete evaluation of the most suitable solution for your specific building type and level of protection required.
• Our experienced team implements Passive Fire Protection systems during the construction process.
• All elements comply with The Building Regulations 2010, Fire Safety, Approved Document B.

Need More Information?

If you require further information on Passive Fire Protection, our how the Woodnut Construction team can help to protect your building, please get in touch. We will be more than happy to discuss your specific requirements.