It has been an exceptional couple of months for the CastleForms team. Following the successful launch of its groundbreaking ICF FireBlock (Patent Pending) system at the Irish Building Control Institute Conference and the MMC Ireland National Conference, the specialist firm has now secured national recognition after picking up a trophy at the prestigious Irish Building and Design Awards.
Competing in a highly contested category against some of the construction sector’s most ground-breaking products, ICF FireBlock (Patent Pending) was crowned the winner of the Innovation in Construction Products category. CastleForms success reflects the company’s commitment to developing pioneering solutions that enhance safety, sustainability and efficiency in modern construction.
Redefining Fire Safety
Developed specifically to address one of the most critical challenges in modern insulated concrete formwork (ICF) construction, CastleForms latest breakthrough, ICF FireBlock – is a pioneering innovation within the ICF Therm range.
FireBlock redefines ICF construction by incorporating high-density, non-combustible A1-rated mineral wool directly within standard ICF Therm blocks. Positioned at designated fire-stopping points as part of the wall construction, ICF FireBlock removes the need for retrospective fire-stopping measures.
Multiple ICF FireBlock configurations are designed for various applications, including ICF external walls, ICF internal party walls and ICF stairwell enclosures ensuring full compartmentalisation strategies.
Enhanced Performance – Reduced Risk
Combining robust protection, ease of installation and performance assurance, the system represents a major step forward in building confidence, compliance and long-term resilience. One of the defining benefits of ICF FireBlock is that fire protection is immediately visible throughout the build process. Architects, specifiers, contractors, fire consultants and building inspectors can confidently verify compliance during routine walk-throughs.
ICF FireBlock delivers a host of tangible performance and compliance benefits:
– Backed by extensive fire testing
– Supports compliance with fire safety regulations
– High-density mineral wool fire-stop integrated into ICF Therm wall system
– Fully visible and verifiable installation throughout the build
– Eliminates reliance on hidden or post-installed fire-stopping measures
– Reduces risk of defects caused by poor workmanship or access limitations
– Multiple FireBlock configurations are designed for different fire stopping applications in external ICF walls, internal party ICF walls and stairwell ICF walls.
Right First Time
With ICF FireBlock installers can easily cut, pack and seal around services using the same mineral wool material keeping fire detail intact without compromising the design or service layout.
Installers love ICF FireBlock because there is no guessing, no hidden complexity. It is installed before the pour and visible after. It allows ICF Installers to get it right the first time.
“ICF FireBlock doesn’t just meet standards, it helps the whole team sleep better, knowing that once it’s in, it’s visible, continuous and unmissable.” Kevin Farrelly – ICF Installer
Set a new standard in fire safety with ICF FireBlock, contact our team today:
Telephone: 057 8680684 Email: info@castleforms.com Website: www.castleforms.com