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NeoTimber\u00ae fire rated cladding is classified in accordance with British Standard EN 13501-1, achieving the industry norm for low rise developments.<\/h2><\/span>
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Specifying the correct fire rating for your project is of huge importance. Unfortunately, some companies may still make false claims regarding their cladding solutions and others falsify their results to achieve a safer fire rating than their cladding can handle. This is both unwise and dangerous. NeoTimber\u2019s approach is that of transparency. Below, we outline the fire rating standards achieved by our composite cladding products<\/a> and explain what this may mean for your project.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Fire Rating Classification For Cladding Explained<\/h2><\/span>
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A fire rating classification is a system that evaluates a product or building element\u2019s resistance to fire. For a product to be used in a construction project that complies with building regulations, it must pass “British Standard” tests regarding fire resistance and protection. Put simply, it is a classification or seal of approval that provides users with a guarantee that the product they choose is fit for purpose, and most importantly, safe for that application.<\/p>\n

Fire rating is achieved through a series of product tests and while numerous classification systems exist, the most widely recognised is EN 13501-1: Fire Classification of Construction Products and Building Elements. This classification is a test procedure that examines the burning behaviour of a given building product, with focuses mainly on the product\u2019s combustibility, heat levels, flame spread and smoke release. The BS EN 13501-1 rating system includes 7 tiers of classification, ranging from A1, which signifies the highest-performing, to F, which signifies the worst-performing.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Classification<\/th>\nDefinition<\/th>\nDescription<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
A1<\/td>\n Non-Combustibility<\/td>\nNo contribution to fire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A2<\/td>\nLimited Combustibility<\/td>\nVery limited contribution to fire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B<\/td>\nCombustible<\/td>\nLimited contribution to fire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C<\/td>\nMinor contribution to fire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D<\/td>\nMedium contribution to fire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E<\/td>\nHigh contribution to fire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
F<\/td>\nEasily flammable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Does NeoTimber\u00ae supply non-combustible cladding?<\/h2><\/span>
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The material make-up of the product (comprised of primarily recycled plastic and reclaimed timber), means that it is impossible to reach a classification of ‘non-combustibility’. NeoTimber\u2019s Classic composite cladding<\/a> is Class C fire-rated, while our Deluxe<\/a> and Slatted composite cladding ranges<\/a> are Class D fire-rated.<\/p>\n

The exact classification for our composite cladding being: C-s1, d0 <\/strong>(Classic composite cladding<\/a>) and D-s1, d0 <\/strong>(Deluxe<\/a> and Slatted composite cladding<\/a>).<\/p>\n

What does the \u201cC\u201d or “D” relate to?
\n<\/strong>The \u201cC\u201d or “D” part refers to the fire behaviour of the product as detailed in the table above.<\/p>\n

What does the \u201cS\u201d relate to?<\/strong>
\nThe \u201cS\u201d part of the classification refers to smoke emission (or release) during combustion: S1 is classified as the quantity\/speed of emission as being weak \u2013 which is the highest classification available.<\/p>\n

What does the \u201cd\u201d relate to?
\n<\/strong>The \u201cD\u201d part of the classification relates to the creation of flaming droplets when exposed to test conditions. Test data reported no flaming droplets within a 600 second test period.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What Does Class-C Or Class-D Fire Rated Cladding Mean For My Project?<\/h2><\/span>
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Put simply, there are projects which are suitable for\u00a0NeoTimber\u00ae\u00a0composite cladding<\/a>\u00a0and there\u00a0are\u00a0others\u00a0for which it would be unsafe.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Our fire resistant cladding is built to fall within Class C (Classic composite cladding<\/a>) and Class D (Deluxe<\/a> & Slatted composite cladding<\/a>) fire rating classifications. Suitable for low rise developments both commercial and domestic, NeoTimber\u00ae composite cladding<\/a> is the professional choice. For clarity, we outline exactly where NeoTimber\u2019s fire rated cladding products can be installed:<\/p>\n