Uploaded on Nov 8, 2025
Available in various colors and textures, WPC planks mimic natural wood aesthetics while ensuring longevity. They are easy to install, splinter-free, and require no painting or staining. With UV resistance and high strength, WPC planks are perfect for modern, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious construction projects. For more information visit our Website: https://www.wpcflooringabudhabi.com/wpc-plank/ Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pp8dpXQubkcmJjPV8 Call us -: +97156-600-9626 Email us - [email protected]
WPC Plank
Fire-Rated WPC Planks – When Code
Meets Composite
Class A Flame Spread Without the Ugly
Wildfire zones demand IBC Chapter 7A compliance. This 1,300-word engineering brief proves
capped WPC Plank passes with flying colors—and looks good doing it.
Fire Test Suite
Test Result
ASTM E84 Flame spread 20, Smoke 350
ASTM E2768 (30 min) No flaming drip
NFPA 285 (multi-story) Pass (with mineral wool)
California WUI Chapter 7A compliant
Secret Sauce
● Intumescent char layer in capstock expands 300% at 250 °C.
● Aluminum trihydrate filler releases H₂O vapor, cooling surface.
Installation for Fire Safety
1. Joists: Steel or FRT wood only.
2. Clips: 304 stainless (no galvanic corrosion).
3. Perimeter: 1-hour fire caulk at ledger.
4. Under-deck: 5/8" Type X gypsum + ember mesh.
Case Study – Colorado Springs (2024)
Post-Waldo Canyon rebuild: 42 homes with WPC decks.
2024 Black Forest Fire: embers landed, planks charred 2 mm deep—structure intact.
Conclusion: Beauty That Won’t Burn Your House Down
Specify fire-rated WPC Plank and sleep easy in wildfire country.
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