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      Fire Rated

      Fire Retardant Plywood

      Fire Rated Plywood to Euroclass B & Euroclass C

      

      As importers, we are set up to deal in commercial volumes

      Suppliers of Contra-Burn® plywood panels: a non-toxic, biodegradable, flame retardant plywood.

      Importers and distributors of plywood panels with a range of flame retardant treatment & specs.

      We offer a range of face grades and species to cover most requirements, from decorative, to technical, to structural.

      Approved suppliers of London Underground spec plywood - Transport for London Approved Plywood

      Suppliers of Contra-Burn® plywood panels: a non-toxic, biodegradable, flame retardant plywood. Importers and distributors of plywood panels with a range of flame retardant treatment & specs. We offer a range of face grades and species to cover most requirements, from decorative, to technical, to structural. Approved suppliers of London Underground spec plywood - Transport for London Approved Plywood

      Decorative FR Plywood

      Decorative FR Plywood

      High grade Birch plywood and Pine plywood for decorative use.

      Wall lining, acoustic panels, shop-fitting.

      FR Plywood for Construction

      FR Plywood for Construction

      Structurally rated FR Birch plywood

      Transport industry, construction projects, London underground.

      Fire Rated Plywood for Schools
      Fire Rated Plywood for Construction
      • Euroclass B
      • Euroclass C
      • Transport for London Approved Plywood
      • Intumescent Lacquered Plywood
      • Intumescent Painted Plywood
      • FR Birch Plywood
      • FR Pine Plywood
      • FR Timber & Cladding
      • FR Plywood Wall Panels
      • FR Lacquer

      Fire Retardant Plywood Distributors

      About Contra-Burn®

      Specialised Panel Products Ltd. are stockists and distributors of Contra-Burn Fire Rated Plywood

      Contra-Burn is a non-toxic, water-based product that effectively blocks the supply of oxygen in the fire-threatened material. In this way Contra-Burn halts the burning process, just as it can counteract the ignition of treated plywood and timber. Contra-Burn treated plywood is approved to the highest classification according to the Euroclass system for building products, making it the perfect solution for most building projects.

      Contra-Burn treated materials can be used for exterior cladding, wood constructions in multi-store buildings, fitting solutions, interior wall and floor constructions.


      Why Choose Contra-Burn®?

      Non-Toxic

      • No ingredient of Contra-Burn is on the REACH list or REACH candidate list
      • 100% Organic. In its liquid form, bio-degrades in 14 days
      • Non-harmful and non-hazardous. 100% food grade ingredients
      • Waste Management - safe disposal, treat as normal plywood
      • Handling - no additional masks or gloves
      • No additional cost implications for storage, handling & disposal


      Borate Free

      • Traditionally, borates are used in fire rated timber and plywood
      • Sodium perborate is on the REACH candidate list of substances for very high concern
      • Read the ECHA support document for Sodium perborate. It meets the criteria to be classified as toxic for reproduction.
      • Contra-Burn is borate free


      CE Marked Structural

      • Certified structural and CE stamped at original point of manufacture
      • The panel is not modified in anyway after CE certification


      Resistance & Reaction Certified

      • Tested and certified for both resistance and reaction to fire (K1 and K2 test)

      Contra-Burn® Fire Rated Birch Plywood Certification

      EN 13501-1 Class B – s1, d0 K1 K2 10
      EN 14135 Resistant’s to Fire K1 K2 K10
      EN 45545 – 2 R10, HL1/HL2/HL3 Hazard Level Flooring
      EN 45545 – 2 R1, HL1 / HL2 Hazard Level Vertical Surfaces
      ISO 5659 – 2 Smoke Generation
      ISO 9239 – 1 Radiant Heat
      BS 476 Part 6 1989 + A1 209 (Fire Propagation)
      BS 476 Part 7 1997 (Surface Spread of Flame)
      BS 6853 Annex 3.2 1999 + Amd 1 (Toxic Fume)
      BS 6853 Annex D.8.4 1999 + Amd 1 (Smoke Density Panels)
      BS 6853 Annex D.8.4 1999 + Amd 1 (Smoke Density Flooring)


      London Underground Approved Plywood

      Treated panels can be supplied to a London Underground Approved Specification. The products we provide meet all of the required standards

      (Product Registration Certificate 5305).

      Call to discuss any panels for Transport for London and the London Underground. We can help complete the required paperwork and provide the correct certificates.

      Fire Treated Plywood for Transport Vehicle Floors

      Veneered Fire Rated Plywood

      We can offer veneered birch plywood to Euroclass B in the following veneers:
      Oak - Ash - Maple - Cherry - Walnut - Birch


      Panels can also be lacquered and retain the class B certification
      Every compone
      nt is FR rated: plywood > veneer > lacquer. The fire rating is maintained throughout, even if cut, drilled or damaged.


      Further Information

      Our flame retardant boards are suitable for use in the construction industry. The fire performance required for all materials used in buildings (which includes timber, plywood and wood based panels) is stated in Document B of the UK Building regulations.

      Walls and ceilings require class 1 surface spread of flame in accordance with BS476: Part 7 or Euroclass C in accordance with BS EN 13501-1:2002. Higher risk areas such as escape routes and staircases require class 0 surface spread of flame in accordance with BS476: parts 6 & 7 or Euroclass B in accordance with BSEN13501-1: 2002.

      Under the Construction Products Directive, there is a desire for European harmonisation of standards for fire retardant treatment of timber. These are known as Euroclass B and Euroclass C. In order to meet Euroclass B or Euroclass C specifications, timber or plywood is tested to EN ISO 11925 (ignitability test) and BS EN 13823: 2002 (SBI or Single Burning Item Test). The SBI test records parameters relating to the rate of fire growth, lateral flame spread and total heat release. 

      Euroclass classifications are in accordance with BS EN 13501-1 (Fire classification of construction products and building elements) The thresholds for compliance are higher for Euro class B than for Euro class C. Therefore if products conform to a Euro class B they will also conform to a Euro class C, by definition.

      In England and Wales, the fire requirements for buildings are dealt with by approved document part B to the Building regulations – Class 0 and Class 1. Euroclass B transposes to Class 0 and Euroclass C trans
      poses to Class 1.

      What is Fire Retardant (FR) Plywood and Timber?
      FR plywood and timber is material that has been treated to slow the spread of fire propagation and prevent ignition. The spread of flame is measured against a known standard of EN 13501-1.


      Why is FR material specified?
      Increases the available time to safely evacuate a burning building
      Reduces the rate of fire spread
      Reduces smoke
      By using FR Plywood or FR Timber you are using material that has passed and been approved to a measured standard as outlined in the Building Regulations.Treated material behaves and reacts to fire in a known and quantifiable way.

      Declaration Explained: Euroclass B s1, d0

      d stands for droplets - burning droplets or particles spread the fire. d0 is the best rating.

      s stands for smoke - smoke is often the cause of fatalities. s1 is the best rating.


      Class B or Class 0 ?
      Class 1 and Class 0 were British standards BS476-7 which had started to be phased out in 2008 and completed by 2013. The standards were replaced by a harmonised European Standard. Document B refers to this harmonisation.

      Document B
      Building Regulations and Fire Safety Standard (2010 and 2013 amendments) - Fire Safety: Approved Document B
      Volume 1 - Dwelling Houses.  Volume 2 - Buildings other than Dwelling Houses.
      This is a government document that specifies building regulations concerning fire. Public and private buildings 3m or 4m high.
      This document outlines how to build a structure to achieve building “sign-off” from the building inspector. A Fire Officer is also involved.

      The Architect and Structural Engineer will refer to Document B:

      External Link to Document B

      Resistance / Reaction to Fire

      Resistance is measured in time (e.g. a 30 minute fire door) and usually relates to a composite, an assembled product or a constructed setup.
      Reaction usually relates to individual material components, such as timber and plywood, where they are sold with a known and measured reaction to fire.
      These are two different tests. Burnblock plywood is certifie
      d for both reaction and resistance to fire (K1 and K2 test)

      CE Mark (Conformité Européenne)

      The CE mark indicates that a product meets the requirements of the applicable EC directives and is consistent with its Declaration of Performance (DoP) as made by the manufacturer.
      This must be done before a product is placed on the market.


      From Stock

      Specification Size Packing
      Birch plywood BB/BB 12mm 2440 x 1220 33
      Birch plywood BB/BB 12mm 1220 x 3050 25
      Birch plywood BB/BB 15mm 2440 x 1220 26
      Birch plywood B (Premium without repair plugs)/BB 18mm 2440 x 1220 22
      Birch plywood BB/BB 18mm 2440 x 1220 22
      Pine plywood I/II 12mm 2440 x 1220 10 sheet min
      Pine plywood I/II 18mm 2440 x 1220 10 sheet min

      Cut to size & CNC machined panels

      We can cut, router, drill, chamfer and machine panels


      For cutting or machining panels from stock, allow 10-14 working days depending on volumes and complexity

      Cutting Service



      Transport Industry

      Train vehicle bodies, automotive, ships & boats, commercial vehicle building, horse boxes


      Stage & Film Sets


      Public Spaces

      Galleries, museums, reception areas


      Wall Lining / Wall Cladding

      Birch plywood is resistant to impact, moisture and temperature changes

      Acoustic Panels

      To improve audio clarity

      Sports halls, auditoriums, lecture theatres, public buildings


      Retail Spaces

      Shop-fitting: wall-lining, shelving, displays


      Exhibition Stands


      Garden Offices / Garden Rooms

      Applications

      As importers we are set up for commercial volumes.


      We can offer smaller volumes for stocked items


      Special items would be ordered forward, full packs only, on a 7-10 week lead-time.

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