Knauf’s Deflection
Head Fire Seal takes the hassle out of constructing deflection head details,
simplifying the installation process and delivering peace of mind when meeting
the ever-stringent fire protection standards.
New to the Knauf
range of drywall accessories on July 1 2019, and ensuring full system
compliance, Knauf Deflection Head Fire Seal reduces complexity when installing
drywall systems, so simple that when installed correctly, it’s guaranteed to do
its job.
An alternative to
the arduous traditional plasterboard fillet deflection head, this elastic
polyurethane foam with intumescent firestop additives acts as a firestop and
acoustic solution at the partition top track whilst providing up to 25mm
deflection capability.
Using Knauf
Deflection Head Fire Seal saves contractors a significant amount of time on
site, provides a clean environment, can be cut to size without creating dust
and is a lightweight easy-to-handle product. Gone are the days of having to
attach plasterboard strips and laboriously lifting the heavy top tracks into
place. This reduction in site practices not only simplifies the build process
and ensures quality, but saves time, money and onsite waste.
The guarantee of
quality assurance doesn’t stop there. Because Knauf Deflection Head Fire Seal
can be integrated within Knauf drywall systems, Knauf can provide a full System
Performance Warranty, reducing the associated risks and reassuring clients.
Available in four
standard widths, the Knauf products provide a friction fit for all common track
sizes with a further double width option accommodating larger track widths and
a cost-effective solution for double stud systems.
Knauf Deflection
Head Fire Seal is also space saving and easy to manoeuvre on site. One box of
20 rolls, covering 60 linear metres of top track, has a mere 0.3m2 footprint compared to the alternative
pallet of plasterboard fillets at 3.6m2
and at less than a tenth of the weight.
As a market leader,
Knauf understands the importance of offering solution-based systems that cater
to the needs of customers and their clients. By offering full Knauf systems,
our customers can enjoy the backing from Knauf’s technical expertise but also feel
safe in knowledge that the system is backed by a System Performance Warranty.
The introduction of
Knauf Deflection Head Fire Seal is part of Knauf UK’s commitment to build for
the world we live in where product development goes hand-in-hand with customer
insights and innovation is driven by their needs.
