Due to the increased fire performance of Aluminium TIMBER EFFECT and in addition to this, its structural properties in the event of heavy loads and blast forces – our fire resistant wood ceilings are the ideal choice for high security projects that are subject to specific blast loading compliance via either ‘SIDOS’, or in respect to UK Airports, ‘ASIAD’ building regulation. We have seen a significant increase in demand for this type of specialist wood ceiling or timber wall panel performance across several sectors in 2024 as security threats become an increasing concern and the need to incorporate these considerations into the design process become of increasing priority throughout the UK.

Fire Resistant TIMBER EFFECT ceilings installed at the Ashley Centre, Epsom:

Almost any major transport project, public use building or Airport will now have these security considerations and the requirement for rigorous EN13501-1 fire testing has never been more important. But in addition to this, panel systems, whether acoustic timber panels applied to either walls or ceilings, or A1 rated cladding will require design-flexibility to allow any system to meet project specific design & performance requirements, that standard off the shelf product will simply not provide. This is where a BCL timber panel system, with the flexibility to fully integrate all services, access panels and even bomb-blast security features to the panels and supporting grid, become by far the most efficient solution for a complex or large scale commercial projects.

Large scale transport projects like London Bridge Station (above) will require full fire testing, acoustic testing & bomb-blast load analysis for full compliance…

Using a system like BCL provides the extra degree of assurance required for wooden slat panels on large scale commercials or complex major works. Our complete BIM Level 4 design service ensures smooth design coordination over a huge range of details and system considerations. In addition to this, the direct installation service that we offer provides a full turn-key delivery solution for Architects, contractors & end-clients – to guarantee complete efficiency of timber slat panels, full compliance and via the flexibility of our prefrabrication, eliminate all ‘site modification / cutting’ – which maximises the efficiency benefits of prefabrication, significantly reducing site installation time, cost and overall waste.

BCL Aluminium ‘TIMBER EFFECT’ Panel with A2-s2,d0 fire classification and also Class A acoustic performance fully tested in UKAS accrediated labs.

To find out more about BCL’s acoustic timber panelling with full EN13501-1 fire testing, or our Aluminium ‘TIMBER EFFECT’ fire proof cladding for commercial projects, please contact us directly on 01189 344 155 or alternatively email [email protected]