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4 Hour Fire Rated HorizontalWall Cladding System (Rockwool) - 0.35 ‘U’Value
This horizontal cladding system has been designed for use as a non-load bearing external fire wall situated at least 1 metre away from a relevant boundary. Secured outside rail the construction incorporates Rockwool insulation and satisfies the criteria for 4 hours integrity (15 or 30 mins insulation) when assessed to comply with BS476 Part 22: 1987 in relation to internal fire exposure and installed in accordance with Approved Document B (Fire Spread) Building Regulations 2000.

Structural Frame
To be protected using suitable
materials providing a fire
resistance period equal to the
cladding system. Support
cladding from suitable
structural element, e.g: Firerated eaves beam.
Cladding Rails
Supplied in shorter lengths
than normal with slotted holes
to facilitate expansion. Install in single span condition using
16mm diameter steel bolts with
steel and plastic washers. RaiL
centres for vertical lining not to
exceed 2m.
Internal Lining
To meet 30 minute insulation
period, stitch lining panel side
laps at 300mm centres using
steel rivets.
e.g:TSPD 44 BS or equivalent.
Vapour Control Layer
Lining Panel - Seal side and
end laps.
Insulation
Friction fit between lining panel
and back face of spacer bar.
External Cladding
Install horizontally as per
normal recommendations.
Base Support Bracket
Secure to cladding via spacer
bracket fasteners. Stitch to
spacer bar using 2No. nonwashered
5.5mm diameter steel
self drilling screws.
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WFRC No - 159671 AR
Internal Fire Assessment
BS476 Part 22:1987 Compliant
Stability: 240 minutes
Integrity: 240 minutes
Insulation: 15 or 30 minute options
Click here to download - HRF35 Data Sheet
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