Fire Safety for Sustainability
The impact fires have on the environment is well established, however, little quantifiable studies have been carried out. We do know that fires produce vast quantities of CO2 and other toxic gases, such as H2S, NOX, SO2, etc and it is known that fires in coal mines in China produce as much CO2 as all of the road vehicles in the United States of America.
What’s more, the smoke produced when some plastics are exposed to fire can be highly toxic, and the presence of dioxins in fire residues has been long recognised. Some fire retardants used on building products have also been identified as potentially damaging to the environment; this should be factored in when assessing the sustainability credentials of a building project.
By choosing our non-combustible insulation products, you minimise the damage that fire inflicts on both your home and the environment.
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