What is CenturyPly?
CenturyPly is one of the leading manufacturers of plywood, veneers, laminates, and PVC boards. CenturyPly products are known for their strength and durability. CenturyPly’s commitment to quality makes it one of the most renowned brands in the industry.
What is Firewall Technology?
CenturyPly has developed an innovative technology that makes their products fire-resistant, the Firewall Technology.
The Firewall Technology prevents the spread of fire as it has a lower rate of fire penetration. CenturyPly has equipped their plywood with firewall technology, ensuring their customers' safety in case of any mishap.
The Science Behind Fire-Retardant Plywood
Fire – Retardant IS 5509 plywood is an engineered plywood treated with additives to reduce the flammability of the plywood. Fire retardant chemicals, when applied over the surface of the plywood, penetrate the wood fibres and prevent the wood from catching fire. Thus, they reduce the rate of flame penetration.
Ammonium sulphate, boric acid, and phosphorus are some of the fire–retardant chemicals used to slow down the spread of flames. These chemicals act as a barrier between the wood and the flame.
The chemical process involved in making fire–resistant plywood involves the uniform distribution of fire–resistant chemicals in the right concentrations over the surface of the plywood. CenturyPly Fire –Retardant Plywood ensures that no corner of the plywood remains outside the proximity of the chemicals to yield satisfactory results.
Plywood that meets the standards of The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is recognized as fire–resistant. ASTM E84 evaluates the fire resistance of the plywood on the grounds of smoke production, flame spread, etc. CenturyPly plywood doesn’t only compile with the national standards but also with the ASTM E84 international standards.
What are Nano-engineered particles?
Nano-engineered particles are tiny particles made up of clay, carbon, etc., and are less than 100 nanometers in size. When the nano-engineered particles are added to plywood, they enhance the fire-resistant properties and generate a thin char layer that acts as a heat barrier. CenturyPly Plywoods have impregnated nano-engineered particles making them resistant to ignition.
Non-hygroscopic materials are materials that do not absorb moisture from the environment. Moisture, when it comes in contact with fire, produces flammable gases such as hydrogen and methane. CenturyPly Firewall Technology ensures using non-hygroscopic materials to protect the hardware elements.
Moisture in the wood creates a barrier between the oxygen and the core of the wood, producing harmful, toxic gases such as carbon monoxide and smoke which, when inhaled, leads to respiratory problems and health issues. Century Firewall Ply is treated with a combination of fire-resistant chemicals, ensuring the minimal generation of smoke and toxic gases in case of a fire reducing the chances of suffocation.
In case of a fire, the door panels get weakened and may collapse, creating new pathways for the fire to spread rapidly. Collapsing of the door panels makes it difficult for the firefighters to carry out their rescue operation. Therefore, ensuring that panels maintain their structural integrity in the event of a fire is a necessity.
The strength of the wood and adhesives used to make the CenturyPly Firewall equipped plywood maintains their structural integrity even in case of fire, adding one more reason to trust CenturyPly.
The Bottom Line
In conclusion, CenturPly’s Fire-retardant Plywood offers a reliable and effective product offering safety and security to their customers. Equipped with advanced technology, the plywood can withstand high-temperature hikes and prevent fire breakdowns, protecting both human and materialistic resources. Moreover, the Firewall Ply comes with a whooping 21-year warranty against termite and borer attacks.
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