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As the proverb goes, fire is a good servant but a lousy master. The saying rings true especially when it comes to homes. If a fire can find enough flammable material, it quickly spreads. Therefore, it's crucial to use elements of limited combustibility on significant surfaces within a room. Using such materials dramatically reduces the speed of spread. This is where fire rated construction elements come in. They play an essential role in saving lives and minimizing damage to property by offering safe egress. They also compartmentalize smoke, heat, and flames. The construction elements are usually tested as separate products by nationally recognized standards. However, there are few cases where the different components are tested together to maintain fire rating. The European standard EN 13501-1 The EN 13501-1 is one of the European harmonized standards. It is one of test standards that have been accepted by countries within the European Economic Community. The t...

Building With Structural Insulation Panels: The Most Important Factors In a time when sustainability has become an essential focus, the construction industry has not escaped untouched. Sustainable home construction has emphasized the need for insulated homes. In the quest to find more efficient, energy-saving, low-wastage and sustainable homes, innovations have been made to improve insulation techniques. Structurally insulated panels are one of the efficient design practices to save energy. They deliver strength and efficiency both in the construction of new homes and insulating them.  They not only offer superior insulation protection to traditional homes, but they also use fewer resources to give a stronger result. There are different SIPs to choose from, so the question becomes; which one do you pick? The answer to this question will be more apparent at the end of this article. But first, what are SIPs? SIPs are prefabricated panels that frame wall, roof or flo...