destruction of nature and houses. We are
repeatedly asked whether it is not possible to
build fireproof houses with our UHPC.
Concrete and UHPC are non-flammable, so
basically you can say yes we can build fire-proof
houses.
Fireproof houses are not the whole solution to
this problem.
But let's start with the houses.
Most houses are made of wood, making them
a feast for any fire. The houses are set up at a 
distance from the ground. In the event of a fire,
the fire is happy to attack from anywhere.
The roofs also often have rear ventilation,
which is like a Christmas present for the fire
and life-threatening for the fire brigade. The
roof still looks good, but underneath it is
burning, whoever goes on such a roof is, in
my opinion, tired of life. Of course you have
large glass surfaces or glass doors to the
also made of wood, after all you want to
enjoy the wonderful panorama. The fire
loves such glass fronts, they are like open
barn doors to the fire. The same applies of
course to the large entrance area with a
wonderful large wooden door.
So there is nothing in this type of house
construction that can stop a fire. The photos
taken after a fire confirm that there is nothing
left.
It is possible to construct a house with UHPC,
which keeps fire out for an extremely long time.
which increases quality, reduces assembly time
and reduces the total cost of a house. Compared
to standard concrete, the prefabricated parts can
be made much thinner. UHPC finished parts can
be removed from the mold very quickly. Due to
the thin UHPC panel construction, the elements
are lighter than those made of standard concrete
and can also be transported and installed more
quickly and easily.
It is also possible to mix thermal insulation into
the UHPC material, which significantly reduces
the weight of the material construction. UHPC
concrete is permanently heat-resistant up to 842°F.
We also produce high temperature resistant UHPC
materials that are permanently temperature
resistant up to 2192°F.
UHPC materials are naturally resistant to all types
of insects and fungi.
Problem spot: Doors
UHPC can be used to produce doors that are
fire-proof and highly burglar-proof. With
UHPC, door manufacturers can meet every
design requirement in terms of surface structure,
color and construction.
Problem spot: Windows, Glass Fassade
We can only help indirectly here. We are
currently working with a window manufacturer
to produce window frames from UHPC. Because
window frames made of plastic or wood are
flammable.
We are also currently developing window
protection made of UHPC that closes the
window in the event of a fire.
Problem spot: Roof
from UHPC. A pitched roof can have any
desired surface design and color.
A wonderful fire protection is a flat roof with
greenery. Because of the soil that is required
for planting and which should always be kept
moist as possible, fire does not have the
slightest chance. The same can be done with
facade surfaces. Today designers call it
horizontal and vertical gardens. In many
large cities, high-rise buildings with a green
facade are now being built.
So we can easily provide fire-resistant house
structures in the shortest possible time in
cooperation with a locally available precast
concrete plant and a locally available assembly
company. Architects and designers have to
take care of the development of the construction
and the design.
Should the fire brigade use water, this is no 
problem for a UHPC construction. Since water
does not penetrate the UHPC construction, the
interior can be cleaned and re-used quickly and
easily. A complete interior renovation as with
wood and plaster constructions is not necessary.
Annotation:
The best fire protection doesn't help if you build
houses right next to trees. When houses are far
from something flammable like trees, the fire has
enormous problems jumping over these areas
without fire fodder. That is also the reason why
firebreaks are laid in forests when there is a fire.
Landscape architects can offer many ideas for this.
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