Passive Fire Blog
Trafalgar BladeRUNNER takes home Australian Good Design Awards 2024
Among the standout winners was Trafalgar BladeRUNNER: Slimline Retrofit Fire Collar, which received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Engineering Design category for exceptional design and innovation. The Good Design Awards Jury commended the BladeRUNNER for its practical approach to enhancing building safety. They praised the design team “…..
The Best Duct Insulation Materials for Energy Efficiency
Duct insulation is essential for minimising heat loss or gain as air travels through the ductwork. Uninsulated or poorly insulated ducts can lead to significant energy waste, higher utility bills, and reduced efficiency in heating and cooling systems.
Fire-Rated Duct Wrap: A Guide to Choosing Products that Meet Australian Standards
When considering duct insulation for large buildings, think about: Duct Location and Building Scale: The placement and size of ducts in expansive structures require careful selection of insulation solutions. R-Value: The insulation’s R-value indicates its thermal resistance. Higher R-……
Fire-Rated Duct Wrap: A Guide to Choosing Products that Meet Australian Standards
Passive fire protection- an essential aspect of fire containment in buildings often goes unnoticed and is almost invisible. It is of the utmost importance to consider fire safety from the initial stages of planning or construction, as the subsequent effects of a fire can be minimalized using the appropriate and most recently tested passive fire protection systems. Read and learn more about fire protection and how Trafalgar Can help you with your projects.
Curtain Wall Systems: Balancing Form, Function, and Fire Safety
While curtain wall systems offer numerous benefits, ensuring fire safety is paramount in their design and implementation. Given their extensive use of glass and metal materials, curtain wall systems must adhere to stringent fire protection standards to mitigate the risk of fire spread and structural failure.
The Best Fire-Rated Cladding Options for Australian Buildings
Fire-rated cladding encompasses external building materials that are required to be fire-resistant and prevent the spread of flames. These materials are tested to pass a certain fire rating, demonstrating how they
The Imperative for Compliant Cladding in the Wake of Valencia
In the shadow of the Valencia tragedy, where a fire rapidly engulfed a high-rise due to flammable cladding, lies a stark reminder of the crucial importance of building safety. This incident not only reignites the debate over construction materials worldwide but also casts a spotlight on Australia’s vulnerability to similar catastrophes
Why You Should Consider Trafalgar Fire’s Passive Fire Protection Solutions in Sydney?
Trafalgar Fire, an Australian-owned and operated enterprise, offers an all-embracing suite of passive fire protection and containment resolutions to its clients not only in Sydney but beyond.
A Guide to Understanding and Installing Pipe Penetration Seals
Pipe penetration seals are designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through openings created for pipes, conduits, or cables passing through fire-rated walls, floors, or ceilings. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of pipe penetration seals……
Unveiling the Varieties of Fire Protection Systems in Australia
In the realm of fire safety, Australia stands at the forefront, deploying an array of robust fire protection systems to safeguard lives and property. These systems are designed to detect, suppress, or control fires effectively…..
