Whether it is a high-rise residential project where thousands of people live or an industrial warehouse containing millions of liras worth of products; the most devastating disaster a building can face is fire. In modern architecture, fire safety begins not only with extinguishing systems but also with "passive fire protection" strategies that prevent the spread of flames. The high-tech building brand of the Ertaş Group, Blok Bims, provides a high-level security shield for your projects with its fire-resistant structure coming from its volcanic nature and saves lives in the event of a possible disaster.
Passive Fire Protection with A1 Class "Non-Combustible" Material
The behavior of a material during a fire is classified by international standards. Blok Bims, whose raw material is 100% natural volcanic pumice, is in the status of "A1 Class Non-Combustible" material, the safest category according to building materials fire regulations. Thanks to their volcanic origin formed at high temperatures, fire-resistant pumice blocks do not ignite, do not melt, and prevent the fire from spreading to other rooms or floors for hours. This unique thermal barrier feature buys a vital timeframe for the intervention of fire brigades and the safe evacuation of building residents.
Preserving Structural Integrity and Preventing Toxic Gas Emissions
The biggest cause of casualties in fires is not the flames, but the toxic smoke and gases that emerge as a result of the burning of synthetic building materials. Since Blok Bims contains no chemical or petroleum-derived additives in its production, it does not release toxic gases into the atmosphere even when exposed to extreme heat. In addition, by insulating the reinforced concrete load-bearing systems (columns and beams) from extreme heat, it delays the static collapse of the building. Unlike synthetic insulation materials and traditional bricks, the natural pumice block preserves its structural integrity during a fire and does not fall apart.
Why Blok Bims in Industrial and High-Rise Projects?
- A1 Class Certified Security: The highest level of non-combustibility class that does not ignite, does not support combustion, and physically stops the growth of the fire.
- Zero Toxic Gas Emission: Ecological assurance that does not produce suffocating and toxic smoke during a fire thanks to its chemical-free 100% natural structure.
- Shield Protecting the Load-Bearing System: A thermal barrier that defends the load-bearing resistance of the building by delaying the flames from reaching the reinforced concrete or steel frame thanks to its high heat insulation.
To protect your million-dollar investments and, most importantly, human life, build the walls of your projects with the volcanic resistance of Blok Bims. Build invisible shields against unforeseen dangers with the quality of the Ertaş Group.