Description
Product Overview
The COREX Fire Board (12.5mm thickness, 2400mm × 1200mm, tapered edge) is a premium gypsum-based plasterboard designed for interior wall and ceiling applications requiring enhanced fire resistance. Its specially reinforced gypsum core and durable paper facings provide improved strength, stability, and fire‑resistant performance suitable for a wide range of commercial and residential environments.
Key Features & Benefits
- Special fibre‑reinforced gypsum core for improved fire resistance.
- High‑strength paper facings offer flexibility, durability, and reduced breakage.
- Lightweight and easy to cut, carry, and install.
- Suitable for painting, wallpapering, or decorative finishes.
- Can help reduce partition thickness while maintaining required fire integrity.
- Contributes to improved acoustic and thermal system performance when used with appropriate materials.
Applications / Typical Uses
- Internal partition walls requiring fire resistance.
- Suspended ceiling systems in public, commercial, and high‑spec environments.
- Dry‑lining upgrades for improved fire protection.
- Cladding systems protecting structural steel, concrete, or timber when installed as part of a certified system.
Installation & Handling
Boards should be stored flat in a dry, covered, ventilated space and protected from moisture. Handle carefully to prevent damage to edges or surfaces. Install using suitable screws on metal or timber framing, ensuring proper joint alignment. Tapered joints should be taped and finished with jointing compounds. Intended for internal use only and not suitable for wet or high‑humidity environments.
Compliance & Certification
- Manufactured in accordance with TS EN 520 +A1 (Plasterboards- Requirements and Test Methods).
- Classified as a fire‑resistant DF‑type board.
- Suitable for use in systems achieving up to EI 120 fire resistance (depending on system design).
- Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 quality‑management standards.
