Why do you need to know the meaning of Euroclasses?
A few years ago, I had an experience in which, due to the lack of knowledge of the meaning of reaction to fire classifications, a […]
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Will a BL product also be B?
In this post I will explain to you through a real case if a product with an Euroclass X of linear pipe thermal insulation will […]
Which product combinations successfully pass a full scale test such as BS 8414?
As I told you in the post «Grenfell tower fire. Official conclusions of the large-scale tests” a series of full scale tests were carried out […]
Roofs exposed to the external fire (III)
Introduction In this third post of the thematic series on roofs exposed to an external fire, I am going to explain you the third method […]
A2 Euroclass vs B Euroclass. Which requires less flame spread?
In the post that I present to you today, I am going to tell you a situation that happened to me during a course that […]
Grenfell tower fire. Official conclusions of the full scale tests
Background First of all, I would like to express my deepest condolences to all victims and their families of the fateful fire at Grenfell Tower in […]
Roofs exposed to the external fire (II)
Introduction In this second post of the thematic series on roofs exposed to an external fire, I am going to explain you the second method […]
Roofs exposed to the external fire (I)
Introduction With this post, I am going to start with a new thematic series in which I will explain the tests that are currently applied […]
How is Reaction to Fire evaluated?
Principles on Reaction to Fire This post is a translation of a post written by Antonio Galán on October 2016. Original post in Spanish can […]
Considerations on metal deck roof with insulation
Introduction This post is a translation of a post written by Antonio Galán on November 2016 and it is based on his experience as fire […]