Re: fire proofing node0 ?

[Dave McLaughlin <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yeah, fill it with water!!   :o)

Sorry, couldn't resist

Dave...

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Marcus Warrington wrote:

> Anyone have any advice for fireproofing node0 ..?
>
> My node 0 is actually going to be in the old pantry cupboard, which is
> under the stair landing. Not ideal if it sets on fire because it will
> block the only route downstairs. The walls are all brick but the
> ceiling is just lath and plaster.
>
> I'm thinking of double boarding the ceiling with aquaboard (like
> plaster board but made with cement) to give some fire protection.
> I've hacked the plaster off the walls (back to bear brick) and plan of
> sticking 18mm external chipboard on them (with dry wall adhesive +
> frame screws in each corner). This should make it easier to munch
> equipment on (no rawplugs required). I did think about lining the
> walls with aquauboard first but I would loose some internal space and
> the walls are brick anyway..
>
> Obviously a smoke alarm will be fitted.
>
> Marcus
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