Celotex fright

[Graham_Wright]

I am surrounding my fridge with Celotex and, out of curiosity, tested it for flammability.

It ignited very easily, burned furiously and gave off noxious fumes.

Can anyone suggest a less dangerous alternative please?

I am amazed that such a flammable product is permitted to be used in house roof spaces.

 

[sarabande]

Which product number did you use please ?

Their fire resistant version is FR 4000, which has Class 0 rating. The rest.....

 

[Graham_Wright]

Thanks for that. There are local stockists but whether they'll split I'll find out.

 

[pvb]

I've heard that GRP also burns furiously and gives off noxious fumes!

 

[Graham_Wright]

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I've heard that GRP also burns furiously and gives off noxious fumes!

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Yes but here's not a lot you can do about that except replace with steel I suppose (then it rusts).
But GRP is a lot more difficult to ignite.

 

[aztec]

Graham,

Have a chat with your local building supplier.. ask about "kingspan" (there are other manufacturers) all class "0" for firespread.

i have used it on my boat... and yes... did my own fire test.

Steve

 

[Graham_Wright]

I couldn't find anyone to split Kingspan which was the first choice. Bit annoying as I pass several of their delivery vehicles every day!

 

[salamicollie]

Try build centre if there is one near you, I got the foil faced kingspan closed cell PU- you will need to buy a whole sheet but you don't need to buy a full pack. If you need less than a sheet try your local building site...

 

[misterg]

You could also try these people who sell damaged boards, part packs, etc.:

www.seconds.co.uk

Andy