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Established in 1983 by MD Derek Ward, the Envirograf® brand quickly evolved to become a leading force in passive fire products. Having developed fire retardant and fire stopping products for numerous scenarios, its reputation as innovator and developer of passive fire products is widely recognised with many products unique to Envorgraf®, for example, they are the only company to make intumescent pipe collars up to 900mm.

From Intumescent paints for timber, steel and plasterboard, fire stopping products, intumescent seals and letterboxes and electrical fire protection, the vast range of products enjoys widespread international demand.  Envirograf® coatings have been used in virtually all temples in China and, since the extreme bush fires in Australia, they have the necessary certifications and are used throughout the country.

Mr Ward says that, when it comes to passive fire protection, every risk must be considered to ensure that loss of life and property are kept to a minimum.  While many people are aware of the importance of fire barriers in preventing or delaying the spread of fire, they do not always consider the implications when breaching the fire barrier, perhaps to allow electrical wires or other services to pass through. That is why a range of Envirograf ® intumescent products has been designed, to safeguard the integrity of fire barriers, whether they are ceilings, floors, roofs, or walls.

Other passive fire products in the Envirograf® range are designed to protect a structure or item so that it can maintain its structural performance in a fire, for example, fire doors or load-bearing steelwork. Choosing the correct passive fire products is essential in that, to maintain a barrier’s integrity, any seals must offer the same level of fire protection  as the fire barrier they are to seal. When it comes to protecting a structural item in a building, it is vital to find out its protection rating and ensure that it maintains the load-bearing capacity in a fire.

What’s new?

Sister company, EnviroEcoWall Panels has been established to manufacture one of Mr Ward’s latest innovations, a pre-engineered, insulated, load bearing panel system designed to form a fireproof building envelope – a modern method of construction that is perfect for new build domestic and industrial projects.

As the effects of global warming become increasingly evident, the need for eco-friendly, cost-effective building methods has never been greater, and this unique panel system combines structure and insulation into one prefabricated, thermally efficient component.  Not only are EnviroEcoWall Panels fireproof (tested to over 3 hours with a load of 3,900kg), the buildings are also designed to protect against flooding thanks to the unique metal sub-frame that can carry the structure from 150mm to any height off the ground and can be raised to a new level at a later date in 300mm intervals

Literally, at the very core of each EnviroEcoWall panel is a non-combustible insulation slab – a durable and stable high-density material that provides excellent fire protection and, thanks to its tightly woven fibres that help to reduce the transfer of heat and sound, great acoustic properties and outstanding thermal performance.

Development testing showed that, should a fire occur in one room, the amazing fire-resistant properties of the EnviroEcoWall panel system are able to contain the fire, stop the spread to other rooms and eventually force the fire to extinguish itself.  Thanks to this successful fire limitation and the absence of water damage that would have normally been caused by fire-fighting measures, repair and renovation is quick, easy and, therefore, much more economical.

Once the burnt furnishings were cleared from the test house, the electrical fittings and top plasterboard coverings were removed and quickly replaced.  Envirograf’s intumescent protection meant that new sections of cable could simply be pulled through and connected to new fittings.  Any damage to glazing was rectified before final decoration and the whole process took less than 3 hours.

Using their panel and steel frame system, the company has recently introduced a range of garden office buildings.  A unique and cost-effective way to gain extra space, they are ideal for year-round use, providing a designated environment for a light and airy garden office, art studio, home gym, hobby room or just a relaxing garden retreat away from the house.

For more details you can call 01304 842555 or email sales@envirograf.com