Protection from fire is a greatly necessary attribute to have in all objects and spaces—be it indoors or outdoors, buildings or furniture. In the year 2019 itself, the Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India (ADSI) reported 11,037 fire accidents across the country. Fire accidents are highly common, but they can be prevented by taking necessary precautions.
Since its advent, CenturyPly has kept the safety of customers at the forefront of their operation—and with the newly introduced Firewall technology, CenturyPly attempts to provide customers with the maximum possible safety.
This technology makes the plywood fire retardant. But people get confused between fire retardant and fire resistant. This article attempts to provide an insight into what each of those terms means, and what Firewall Technology is.
Difference between fire-resistant and fire-retardant objects
By definition, fire-retardant objects are those that delay the time they take to ignite and slow the process of ignition down, thus allowing people more time to rush for safety.
On the other hand, fire-resistant objects are those which inherently resist the ignition of fire, and do not melt or drip when in contact with flames.
It’s important to note that CenturyPly’s Firewall technology makes plywood fire retardant.
What does the Firewall technology do?
Firewall technology—the latest innovation from the house of CenturyPly, gives rise to fire-retardant plywood which enables it to withstand fire better than every other plywood in the market.
CenturyPly products equipped with Firewall meet the standards prescribed by Indian Standards IS 5509, American standards ASTM E84 and British standards BS 476. These standards are created to examine a product’s endurance to fire based on factors like flammability, spreadability, penetration, and smoke development index. Due to CenturyPly’s ability to meet all of these standards, its products have been declared the best in the country to fight against fire.
The Firewall technology equips plywood with the following properties:
- It slows down the ignition and expansion of flames and does not contribute to the process
- Once the source of fire is put out, the products self-extinguish themselves
- It reduces the amount of smoke and soot emitted to prevent suffocation
- Due to its delaying abilities, Firewall provides customers the time to think and act to save themselves
Why Firewall?
- Not only does the Firewall technology enable customers to protect themselves, but it also ensures minimal damage to their valuable belongings
- CenturyPly aims to go above and beyond to ensure the safety of each customer and therefore, this highly advanced technology is available without any extra charges
- The firewall ensures that plywood retains its fire-retardant abilities even after application of laminates, polishes, or paint on the surface
- Plywood equipped with Firewall is non-hygroscopic which implies that it doesn’t absorb any moisture thus allowing it to maintain its structural integrity
- Firewall technology retains its properties as long as the product remains intact
- This new technology is incorporated with absolutely zero health hazards
Conclusion
In the situation of a fire where every second is precious, CenturyPly’s Firewall technology buys customers valuable minutes which can save their lives. Firewall gives customers their very own firefighter and aims to provide them with the highest level of safety and protection.
