The fixing brackets should be mechanically fixed in to the edge of the concrete floor slab or in to blockwork. A minimum 50mm masonry screw should be used.
ARC Curtain Wall Barrier provides up to three hours fire integrity at within the cavity of an external wall at separating floor levels, where curtain wall cladding has been used on the outside of the building. Manufactured from rockfibre mineral wool insulation with a class ‘O’ reinforced aluminium foil facing to both sides offering excellent resistance to smoke.
Insulation | Rockfibre mineral wool |
Thermal conductivity | 0.035W/mK |
Fire integrity | Up to 3 hours |
What should I use to fix the brackets to the substrate?
The fixing brackets should be mechanically fixed in to the edge of the concrete floor slab or in to blockwork. A minimum 50mm masonry screw should be used.
Does ARC Fire Stop Slab need a compression fit?
No, ARC Curtain Wall Barrier only requires a friction fit. It is important to make sure there are no gaps, and therefore factory cut sizes are supplied 5mm over-size.
ARC Rainscreen Barrier has been designed to provide a two hour fire rating where continuous vertical airflow is required behind a rainscreen cladding system.
Product detailsARC Fire Stop Slab provides up to two hours fire integrity horizontally or vertically within external masonry walls, ideal for use at separating floor levels.
Product detailsARC Eco-Closer closes the cavity around window and door openings in masonry walls, providing up to 60 minutes fire integrity.
Product detailsARC Fire Stop Strip is designed to prevent the passage of smoke and flames through narrow voids in the construction.
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