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Fire Protection

Fire protection is a critical element of modern construction, ensuring buildings meet Approved Document B, protect life, and maintain structural performance during a fire event.

At Avonside, we supply complete fire protection systems designed to improve building safety, protect structural integrity, and ensure full compliance with UK fire regulations. As a trusted national distributor to the construction industry, we provide the most specified and searched passive fire protection products, supported by expert technical guidance, strong manufacturer partnerships, and reliable nationwide delivery.

Our fire protection solutions integrate seamlessly with our Drylining, Ceiling Systems, Thermal Insulation, Acoustic Insulation, and Render Systems, enabling Avonside to deliver fully coordinated, compliant building envelope and internal fire safety solutions from a single specialist supplier.
The following options are provided:

Fire protection in construction focuses primarily on passive fire protection, which is designed to:

  • Prevent the spread of fire and smoke
  • Protect escape routes
  • Maintain structural integrity
  • Compartmentalise buildings
  • Meet legal and insurance requirements

A complete fire protection system typically includes:

  • Fire-rated boards and linings
  • Fire stopping products
  • Fire protection for steelwork
  • Fire-resistant insulation
  • Intumescent and ablative materials

Together, these form systems that deliver 30, 60, 90, and 120-minute fire resistance.

Our Fire Protection Range

We supply the UK’s most widely searched and specified fire protection products, including:

  • Fire-rated plasterboard (British Gypsum, Knauf, Siniat)
    • FireLine, FireBoard, and similar products
    • One of the most searched fire protection materials in the UK
  • Fire stopping products
    • Fire mastic and fire sealant
    • Fire pillows and fire batts
    • Fire collars and fire wraps
    • Fire-rated expanding foams
  • Fire protection boards
    • Calcium silicate boards
    • Cementitious fire boards
    • Fire-resistant shaft wall systems
  • Intumescent coatings and paints
    • Steel fire protection systems
    • Reactive fire protection for structural steel
  • Fire-resistant insulation
    • A1 non-combustible mineral wool
    • Fire-rated acoustic and thermal insulation
  • Cavity barriers and fire barriers
    • Horizontal and vertical cavity fire barriers
    • Façade fire stopping systems

These are the most purchased and specified passive fire protection products across UK commercial and residential construction.

Fire Protection for Walls, Floors, Ceilings & Steel

Our fire protection systems provide compliant solutions for:

  • Fire-rated partitions and walls
    • 30, 60, 90 and 120-minute fire resistance
  • Fire-rated ceilings and soffits
    • Compatible with suspended ceiling and drylining systems
  • Fire stopping of service penetrations
    • Pipes, cables, ducts, and structural movement joints
  • Structural steel fire protection
    • Intumescent coatings and fire protection boards
  • Façade fire protection
    • Cavity barriers and non-combustible insulation

Fire Safety & Compliance

All our fire protection products support compliance with:

  • Approved Document B
  • BS 476 & EN 1366 fire testing standards
  • Third-party certification (BBA, LPCB, Warringtonfire)
  • Fire strategy and building control requirements

Our technical team assists with:

    • System specification
    • Fire strategy alignment
    • Compliance documentation
    • Installation best practice

Leading Render Manufacturers

We partner with the most searched and trusted fire protection brands in the UK, including:

  • British Gypsum
  • Knauf
  • Siniat
  • Rockwool
  • Promat
  • Nullifire
  • Siderise
  • Hilti

These partnerships ensure certified systems, technical compliance, and reliable continuity of supply.

Sustainability & Fire Safety Performance

Modern fire protection products support sustainable construction through: long-life durability, reduced replacement cycles, use of recycled and low-impact materials, and protection of building fabric and assets. Fire protection is not just a regulatory requirement; it is a core part of responsible, sustainable building design.

Why Choose Avonside for Fire Protection?

We are specialists in passive fire protection systems. We supply the UK’s most searched fire protection products and we have the logistical capability of delivering nationwide. Our products are integrated solutions with Drylining, Insulation, Ceilings, and Render Systems.

We have strong manufacturer relationships ensuring continuity of supply, and have proven reliability, accuracy, and responsiveness. By combining Fire Protection with our Thermal Insulation, Acoustic Insulation, Drylining, and Ceiling Systems, Avonside delivers a complete, compliant building safety solution.

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