Unfortunate events don’t come knocking. They simply create chaos and leave us to deal with the aftermath. The unpredictability of such events is something that we have no control over. The pandemic, for example, has been a disheartening experience yet it has taught us that being prepared and willing to fight can help in getting through any calamity. Another such event that creates a great amount of distress and loss both for material and mankind is that of fire. Fire accidents to this day remain a reason for great concern and measures for fire safety still remain an issue for they are still not adopted all over the country.
One innovative material that has really helped in taking a step towards fire safety is fire-retardant plywood. Being one of the most versatile materials available in the market, plywood with fire-fighting properties can be of remarkable help in the unfortunate event of fire. For premium quality plywood, Century Ply has a commendable range of fireproof plywood which is plywood equipped with a revolutionary technology known as ‘Firewall technology’.
Curated by CenturyPly, the Firewall technology is an indigenously developed technology that involves the use of nano engineered particles which are embedded in the polymer matrix of a plywood, giving it best in class fire-fighting properties.
The Firewall technology is available in two ranges offered by CenturyPly which is the Architect ply range and Club Prime range. For both of these ranges, a 19mm thick plywood performs
superior under standard test condition to the benchmarks specified by Indian Standards IS 5509, American standards ASTM E84 and British standards BS 476 when measured against critical parameters like flammability, spread ability, penetration and smoke developed index. Therefore when it comes to fire retardant plywood, for the value for money that you deserve, only choose CenturyPly, the name the entire nation trusts.
Some USPs of plywood enriched with Firewall Technology are as follows:
● Low smoke emission:
In the case of a fire, toxic fumes are produced, if inhaled for a long time can lead to suffocation and can even be fatal in some cases. However, with fire resistant plywood from CenturyPly, the smoke emitted is very low for the firewall technology has a smoke development index of 155. Thereby, allowing one to safely exit the premises and call the firefighters.
● Low spreadibility rate:
The firewall technology has a very low spread ability rate, it takes more time before the fire spread along the surface and once the source of the fire is removed this fire-retardant plywood also self extinguish the fire. Hence, before the real firefighters reach the premises, the firewall technology protects you and your loved ones.
● Slower fire penetration rate:
The Firewall technology has a flame penetration rate that is greater than 3 times the thickness of ply in minutes. A 19mm thick plywood enriched with Firewall technology, therefore halts the fire for about 50 minutes before it penetrates through. Hence, this firefighting plywood gives you enough time to exit the premises safely.
● Borer and Termite Proof :
The fire resistant plywood not only protects your from fire but also from pest attacks. Manufactured with the special Glue Line Protection, they not only resist borer and termites but also aid in completely destroying them. Hence, leaving you stress-free about the cleanliness of your interiors.