Fire protection joints

Why fire protection joints are important

• Protection of human life: Fire protection joints minimize the risk of injury and death in the event of fire by preventing the spread of fire and smoke through joints in walls and ceilings.
• Protection of material assets: Fire protection joints help to protect your building and furnishings from damage caused by fire and smoke, especially in areas where joints are present.
• Safeguarding business operations: Effective fire protection planning with high-quality fire protection joints can reduce downtime after a fire and speed up the resumption of operations.
• Compliance with laws and regulations: Fire protection joints help to ensure that your building complies with all relevant laws and regulations, especially with regard to fire protection in joints.
• Value retention: Solid fire protection planning with durable and reliable fire protection joints can preserve the value of your property in the long term.

Choosing the right fire protection joint

The choice of the right fire protection joint depends on various factors:

• Type and use of the building: A residential building requires different fire protection measures than an office building or an industrial plant.
• Type of joint: The type of joint (e.g. expansion joint, connection joint, movement joint) plays an important role in the selection of a suitable fire protection joint.
• Fire resistance class: Depending on the requirements of the building, fire protection joints with different fire resistance classes (e.g. EI30, EI60, EI90) are required.
• Material and construction:Fire protection joints must be made of suitable materials and be professionally constructed in order to fulfill their function in the event of fire.

Types of fire protection joints

There are various types of fire protection joints that differ in their properties and areas of application:

• Elastic fire protection joints: They compensate for movements in the building and at the same time provide protection against fire and smoke.
• Non-elastic fire protection joints: They are particularly resistant and are well suited to areas with little movement.
• Special fire protection joints: They have been developed for special applications, e.g. for joints in facades or in areas with high humidity.

Costs for fire protection joints

The cost of fire protection joints depends on various factors:

• Number and type of joints: The more joints there are and the more complex the requirements, the higher the costs.
• Fire resistance class: Fire protection joints with higher fire resistance classes are generally expensive.r.
• Material and construction: High-quality materials and special designs can increase costs.
• Assembly and installation: Professional assembly and installation by specialists may incur additional costs.