FAQ

NFPA 285 refers to the NFPA 285 standard, officially titled the "Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components." It is a fire safety test developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to assess how fire spreads vertically and laterally on exterior wall assemblies that include combustible materials, such as foam plastic insulation, certain air/water-resistive barriers (WRBs), or combustible claddings.The test simulates a multi-story fire exposure using a two-story test rig with gas burners (one inside a room and one at a window opening) to evaluate a full wall assembly over a 30-minute period. It measures flame propagation, temperature limits inside the wall, and external flame spread.

Depending on the complexity of design to the actual demensions on site, our engineer and site surveyors eliminate the guess work involved for your project. Since, all these projects are different, we would need to understand better your requirements. 

Prefabricated elements used for walls, facades, cladding, or structural enclosures. These panels are usually made off-site in controlled factory environments for better quality, faster installation, and reduced on-site labor/weather issues.

An exterior building material used to cover and protect the outer walls of residential and commercial buildings. Can be fire retardant.