Bushfires are a known risk across the country and BAL ratings will vary depending on the environment of the build. Here are products suited for those areas.
Hume Doors
Hume Doors & Timber have released a complete range of Bushfire Resistant Doors & Frames that have been specifically designed and manufactured to meet the specific regulatory requirements of building in designated bushfire zones as specified in AS3959. Their Bushfire Resistant doors have been extensively tested and provide a wide range of options for BAL12.5, BAL19, BAL29 and now even BAL40 bushfire zones.
What does this mean for you? All you need is the BAL of the property you will be installing the doors in and we can provide you with a range of options from Hume’s Bushfire Resistant range to suit your situation.
FlameFiXX DFX
With the rapid increase of Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rated areas across Australia, the requirement for BAL rated products has never been more important. ITI Australia, the country’s largest independent timber wholesaler, have partnered with Wood Modification Technologies to develop and patent dFx.
dFx is a world first technology, combining a flame retardant and preservative into the one process.
When using timber in a BAL rated area, you previously were limited to specific BAL hardwoods and a small range of other speciality products.
With the introduction of FLAMEfixx products, there is now a comprehensive range of lengths and dimensions, combining the workability and cost effectiveness of treated pine in KD MGP10 and F7, as well as premium grade decking and screening products.
ModWood decking flame shield
Up until now, the available options of suitable BAL 40 rated decking boards for use in bushfire-prone areas has been limited. The introduction of ModWood Flame Shield® changed this. A specially formulated ModWood with a fire retardant additive included in its manufacturing process, Flame Shield® gives you a traditional decking look and feel in a choice of four colours.
Designed in Australia for our harsh conditions, ModWood Flame Shield® decking has been manufactured to withstand warping, cracking or splintering under normal conditions. With a superior level of UV stability, ModWood decking is highly resistant to weather, moisture and termite attack. This makes it particularly suited around pool or spa areas. Underfoot, ModWood Flame Shield® feels firm and strong, with a deep embossed pattern on the surface of the board to improve slip resistance.
R Flor Particleboard flooring
The team at APP (Australian Panel Product), also known as Borg, hadn’t been thinking of R ratings with R Flor flooring, being that the focus was thermal insulation, and have realised as a result the product also have the added feature and benefit of meeting BAL29 requirements.
Low, unenclosed subfloors, according to APP, can present a high risk because embers can get underneath and are harder to extinguish. So R Flor can not only add thermal benefits but also deliver fire resistance. Bonus!
Normal residential requirements is for a19mm thick board, at 450mm centres, which is stocked at NHS.
Are you building in an are with a high BAL rating? Speak with our team to find out which products will help you achieve your BAL requirement