Concrete Soffit Fire-Rated Applications
Modern architectural design frequently places commercial office blocks, retail centers, and residential high-rises directly over open-air or underground concrete car parks.
Without intervention, these structures suffer massive heat loss through the exposed concrete floor slabs. The concrete acts as a massive thermal sink, drawing heat out of the occupied spaces above, leading to exorbitant heating bills and uncomfortable tenants. Insulating these soffits is absolutely critical for meeting modern UK energy regulations (Part L) and achieving targeted EPC and BREEAM ratings. However, applying insulation in a public car park introduces severe fire safety and installation challenges.
Commercial Fire-Safety Experts
When it comes to public spaces and commercial structures, we do not compromise on compliance. Our technical experts possess a deep, authoritative understanding of UK fire regulations and building control requirements.
We specify and apply specialized foams combined with intumescent thermal barriers that rigorously meet or exceed Class 1 and Class 0 surface spread of flame requirements, providing full technical documentation upon completion.
Technical Compliance & Benefits
Strict Fire Compliance
Fully compliant with strict commercial building and fire safety codes (Class 1 / Class 0), ensuring total peace of mind for building owners and managers during control inspections.
Zero Mechanical Fixings
Eliminates thermal bridging, drilling noise, and the hazardous silica dust associated with installing thousands of pinned insulation boards into concrete substrates.
Complete Draft Elimination
The liquid application flawlessly seals all complex geometries, seamlessly closing gaps around penetrating pipework, HVAC ducts, structural pillars, and RSJs.
Acoustic Isolation
The mass and density of the foam layer helps to deaden the acoustic transfer of vehicle noise, tire squeal, and alarms from the car park into the quiet spaces above.
Ensure building compliance
Contact our commercial estimating team to specify the correct fire-rated foam application for your development.