Need recommendation for fire proof windows

[Ethan_]

rather serious fire, dunno if any windows can withstand that kind temperature, even if there are cost wont be cheap and also the weight dunno can installed on to existing hdb structure or not.

Think even if the glass can withstand, the structure and other stuff holding the glass maybe not?

 

[Ethan_]

seriously, you can try to buy a few of this and place it in location you feel are a high risk area that on 24/7 like extension plug that is on 24/7, your fridge, router, battery storage area, ** box etc....

Where to buy? Hwo much? Got different sizes?

 

[hongge]

If cannot keep the fire or smoke out

What can I do to minimise damage in the house?

Nothing much you can do; maybe look for a flat with long extended ledges outside the windows in case of a fire from below. Hopefully, it helps to block the fire rising to your window.

 

[Kaylin]

get fireproof paint, walls, ceiling, door & floor also

 

[focus1974]

Don't need to explain this.

Just need whatever recommendation stop this kind of fire from spreading into my home.

if fire is big enough to spread to your unit, it means the heat will be high enough to melt whatever is inside even if the fire don't reach.

 

[articland05]

wall up ur windows
use aircon can liao

 

[SmokeBomb]

Can install water sprinkler at the edge of all units? Like lay the piping outside each unit, like those hydroponics system.

Of course given the height of the HDB block and size of pipe, the water pressure may not be very strong to put out a fire, but it can create a water curtain of sort to mitigate the outward and upward spread of the fire?

Not civil engineer... Just bomb idea only....

 

[magnus]

 

[teagarden]

get fireproof paint, walls, ceiling, door & floor also

Get a firefighter husband...

Or wife...

 

[Kaylin]

Get a firefighter husband...

Or wife...

houmai...

 

[EJB]

Fire rated can only last so long before it gives way, it's meant to retard the fire till you can get rescued.

You sway, the joker below or next to you got explosives, your wall also cannot save you, don't say fire rated windows/doors.

 

[XcoVar]

Look at the fire, this family must be hoarding lots of useless stuff.

 

[otakuflick]

Ironically, people shifted to HDBs bc of Bukit Ho Swee Fire......

 

[socratesg]

Don't need to explain this.

Just need whatever recommendation stop this kind of fire from spreading into my home.

Hdb shd install fire sprinklers on every unit. Problem solved.


copier clavier

 

[parchiao]

installed 4-hr fire rated glass. when going out, made sure all window closed else no point


Read HWZ Forum Rules!

I think your suggestion is the most ideal.

For everyone else, here is an old video to understand fire rated glass and frames.

I am sure fire rated glasss and frames have improved since this video was made, and probably cheaper and more accessible from China.

 

[parchiao]

Even if the fireproof glass can withstand the heat, the frame holding the glass may not and may melt under the heat.

Good point.

For now, double or triple glazed glass is allowed, especially in the older HDB flats. Used for soundproof windows.

Only not sure about the frame.

 

[zzxxzzxx]

Don't need to explain this.

Just need whatever recommendation stop this kind of fire from spreading into my home.

I'm only here to ask TS.
You want to keep the Fire OUT, or keep the Fire IN.......

 

[The_King]

Where to buy? Hwo much? Got different sizes?

4" 140++
6" 210++

Local got a few dealer

 

[sunsetbay]

Saw one TikTok Chinese windows supplier, she commented that Singapore still using few generations old windows~ the hinges, alum frame are outdated design and has poor sound proofing~
She said China has evolved several generation windows already with sturdy frame, more advanced hinges and track mechanism and double layer windows with sound proof~

I have to agree with her, HDB windows have not changed since 40 years ago~

 

[parchiao]

I'm only here to ask TS.
You want to keep the Fire OUT, or keep the Fire IN.......

LOL!

Keep the fire out lah.

I am not counting on my house catching fire.

But you have a good point.

What if I can keep the fire out by installing fire proof windows and doors that can tahan a few hours, and my house catch fire. What happens?