Fire-resistant sandwich panels are composed of two layers of outer panels (usually color-coated galvanized steel, aluminum, or stainless steel) and a layer of fire-resistant core material (such as rock wool, glass wool, or fire-resistant polyurethane) bonded together with a high-strength adhesive.

 

The outer panels provide strength to the sandwich panel, preventing deformation and collapse at high temperatures. They also protect the core material from direct contact with flames or high-temperature smoke, thus acting as a firebreak.

 

Rock wool sandwich panel connection sample

The core materials, such as rock wool, glass wool, and fire-resistant polyurethane, are inherently non-combustible or flame-retardant. They do not produce open flames or release large amounts of flammable gases when exposed to high temperatures, preventing flames from penetrating the panel and thus preventing the spread of fire.

 

Different fire-resistant core materials can be selected based on different building fire protection requirements. For industrial buildings (factories, warehouses, etc.), civil buildings (residential buildings, office buildings, etc.), and public buildings (hospitals, shopping malls, amusement parks, etc.), non-combustible rock wool or glass wool sandwich panels should be used. For temporary buildings, polyurethane sandwich panels with flame-retardant properties or EPS sandwich panels with a B1 rating can be selected.

 

The fastest construction time for a standard single-story warehouse using sandwich panels can be reduced to 6 to 14 days. The higher the degree of prefabrication, the simpler the structure, and the more experienced the construction team, the shorter the construction period will be. Conversely, the construction period will be longer accordingly.

 

Eps sandwich panel sample

Sandwich panels are custom-made products according to the building design dimensions. On-site construction only requires splicing and installation. Compared to traditional concrete structures, this eliminates processes such as masonry and cementing, saving at least 40% of the construction time.

 

Furthermore, simpler building structures result in faster construction. For example, single-story warehouses without complex spans are the fastest to construct; while multi-story warehouses and workshops, or those requiring provisions for crane beams, will have a construction period of 15-25 days due to the need for additional steel frame structures.

 

A well-organized and skilled professional construction team can typically install at least 120 square meters of sandwich panels per day, further shortening the construction cycle.

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