Fire protection is a critical focus in today’s façade industry, and Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) continues to stand out as a non-combustible, durable and adaptable cladding material. As regulations tighten, ensuring fire barrier coordination within GRC systems has become increasingly important.

Traditional spray-up GRC panels often feature uneven rear surfaces and broad tolerances, which can make friction-fit fire barriers difficult to install and sign off. This has driven demand for more precise, fire-aligned panel design which is what our designers at RDS have turned their focus on.

Modern engineered GRC panels now incorporate purpose-designed, A1-rated monolithic fire barrier ribs, offering:

• predictable tolerance control
• a defined sub-grid for intumescent barriers
• improved QA consistency from moulding to installation
• reduced façade installation time through pre-installed barrier coordination

These innovations allow fire barriers and insulation to be installed ahead of panel delivery, significantly improving compliance and streamlining site operations.

At Reinforced Ltd, they specialise in GRC panel design that aligns directly with project fire strategies. By working closely with façade contractors, consultants, and GRC manufacturers, we help ensure every project benefits from safer, smarter and fully coordinated GRC solutions.

If your project involves GRC, we’d be pleased to support you with fire-focused design expertise.