Can STYROCON be used as a fire-rated wall?
Yes, particular care must be paid to jointing methods in the fire rated application. Manuals are available for detailing methods of panel construction and jointing. The 50mm panel is 1 hour fire rated and 75mm 2 hour fire rated in on-load bearing applications. How are doors and windows fitted? Wooden doors and windows are fitted in the traditional manner. Aluminium and steel frames are manufactured so that the jambs or stiles surface fit or clamp around the Styrocon panel walls. How are electrical conduits and plumbing installed? The STYROCON panel may be surface chased; the conduit inserted and cut filled, and flushed to a smooth finish. The panel can also be bored down the core to take electrical wiring or other services. Conduits can be put into panels at manufacture for special order. Are the panels capable of carrying fixtures such as toilet cisterns, cabinets and air conditioning units? Yes, fixtures are secured with conventional fixings. A chart is available detailing test resul
