BEAMCLAD® System
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BEAMCLAD® SYSTEMS Fire protection solutions for structural steel & soffit protection

FIREPRO® BEAMCLAD® SYSTEMS FIREPRO® BEAMCLAD® SYSTEMS ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® systems boast a complete ‘tool-box’ of options. They offer contractors simple and economical fire protection solutions to the very real diversity of modern steel constructions.

FIREPRO® BEAMCLAD® SYSTEMS Up to 4 hours fire resistance *Fire rated timber floor applications Moisture repellent Unique, dry clip fix system Quick and simple to apply Description ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® is manufactured using high performing, noncombustible stone wool insulation. Available in a plain, foil or tissue faced finish BEAMCLAD® can provide up to 4 hours fire protection to structural steel. ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® boards are sized 2000 x 1200mm, in a range of thicknesses from 25mm up to 60mm. Applications FIREPRO® BEAMCLAD® Systems have been specially designed to provide fire protection to...

Performance Fire performance BEAMCLAD® Systems provide up to 4 hours fire resistance for structural steelwork, assessed at critical temperatures between 350°C and 700°C, including the default temperatures of 550°C (columns) and 620°C (beams). Un-faced, aluminium-foil and glass tissue faced product options comply with non-combustible definitions as referenced in UK Building Regulations. Table 1 Fire performance of BEAMCLAD® Systems Welded pins, dry application, glued board joints Technical information Standards and approvals ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® fire protection materials have been assessed to...

FIREPRO® BEAMCLAD® SYSTEMS Installation FIREPRO® BEAMCLAD® Systems provide a flexible range of fixing options to meet a variety of site requirements. BEAMCLAD® Systems can be broken down into two main types: 1) ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® Dry joint systems These use purpose-made clips, glued mineral wool noggins or stud welded pins to secure the insulation to all structural steel sections. All board-to-board joints are straight butt joints, without the need for glue. Pigtail screws (minimum twice the insulation thickness, less 5mm) are used to secure the insulation boards to each other and/or to the...

FIREPRO® BEAMCLAD® SYSTEMS Glued noggins application A fast, easy to apply, dry joint board system where noggins are glued into position between the steelwork flanges using FIREPRO® Glue. Noggins are fixed at 1000mm nominal centres. The ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® boards are then retained by means of pigtail screws, fixed at 100mm nominal centres to the noggins and 200mm centres for board-to-board joints. For beam depths over 533mm a Tee-noggin or full depth solid noggin is used to provide the support for the cover boards. Figure 4 - Glued noggins dry joint board system (Up to 2 hours fire...

FIREPRO® BEAMCLAD® SYSTEMS Installation option 2: Glue joint systems Glue-fixed noggins and board-to-board glued joints ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® noggins (at 1000mm nominal centres) are glued between the steelwork flanges, and the ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® side boards are glued to the noggins. The ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® side boards are also glued at all vertical joints and horizontal board-to-board joints. Round head nails (length ≥ 2 x thickness of board) are fixed through the side boards into the noggins (min 2) and soffit boards (at 400mm nominal centres) to consolidate the glued joints. Figure 8 -...

FIREPRO® BEAMCLAD® SYSTEMS FIREPRO® Glue – Coverage rates for glued joint systems FIREPRO® Glue is an inorganic, non-toxic product with a pH of 11. FIREPRO® Glue is supplied pre-mixed in 17kg tubs. A variety of joint types can be used (see previous page). Coverage rate will depend on the linear length of the joints, width of joint (board thickness) and joint depth. Assuming total, effective usage of the glue on site, the following table provides an approximate weight (kg) of glue per linear metre of joint, based on a glue depth of 1mm. ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® thickness (mm) Square butt joint In...

FIREPRO® BEAMCLAD® SYSTEMS Board jointing options Butted corner joints: Butted corner joints are made with square edge boards using either a dry joint with pigtail screws as below, or FIREPRO® Glue and nails at 400mm centres. Axial joints: All axial joints are made with square butt edges, without nails. Glue is only required for glued board systems. For Foil faced products, joints can be finished with Class ‘O’ foil tape. Noggins: ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® boards can be fixed to noggins, cut from ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® offcuts of at least the same thickness as the facia and soffit boards. The edges of...

FIREPRO® BEAMCLAD® SYSTEMS Installation options – cellular beams Figure 11 - Beam with circular holes (boxed and profiled protection - glued and pinned joints) Figure 12 - Beam with square or rectangular holes (boxed and profiled protection - glued and pinned joints) Figure 13 - Beam with circular holes (boxed protection - dry joints) Figure 14 - Beam with square or rectangular holes (boxed protection - dry joints) Noggins located either side of beam aperture (required for pin or noggin systems and may be in addition to normal noggins, depending on size and frequency of apertures) FIREPRO®...

FIREPRO® BEAMCLAD® SYSTEMS Specification clauses (to be read in conjunction with System Options on previous pages) 1. The main fixing system will be one of: • ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® clip system fixed at max. 600mm centres to top flange, and max. 900mm centres to bottom flange, • ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® noggin system fixed at 1000mm centres, • ROCKWOOL BEAMCLAD® stud welded pin system fixed at max. 600mm centres to top flange, and max. 900mm centres to bottom flange. 3. Board-to-board joints should be dry fixed using pigtail screws or glued and nailed in accordance with the data sheet. insert system...

Fire resistance Acoustic comfort Sustainable materials Durability As an environmentally conscious company, ROCKWOOL promotes the sustainable production and use of insulation and is committed to a continuous process of environmental improvement. All ROCKWOOL products provide outstanding thermal protection as well as four added benefits: Health & Safety The safety of ROCKWOOL stone wool is confirmed by current UK and Republic of Ireland health & safety regulations and EU directive 97/69/EC:ROCKWOOL fibres are not classified as a possible human carcinogen. A Material Safety Data Sheet is...