Acupanel® Oak Fire-Rated Acoustic Wood Wall Panels

Fire-rated panels are required in commercial buildings, escape routes, public spaces, and anywhere building regulations specify reaction-to-fire performance. If your project has a fire safety requirement, the Acupanel® Fire-Rated range achieves B-s1, d0 classification to EN 13501-1:2018.

FSC chain-of-custody documentation is available for most finishes in the Acupanel® Fire-Rated range. Contact our team with your project specification and we will confirm FSC status for your chosen finish.

Fire-rated panels use a fire-retardant plywood core instead of the standard MDF substrate, paired with the same real wood veneer face. They are slightly heavier and must be screw-fixed or batten-mounted to retain their certified fire performance. The full B-s1, d0 rating applies when panels are installed on an A2-s1, d0 gypsum plasterboard substrate or any non-combustible substrate with a minimum density of 525 kg/m³, with no air gap behind.

The B-s1, d0 fire rating is valid when Acupanel® Fire-Rated panels are installed on an A2-s1, d0 gypsum plasterboard substrate with no air gap behind, or on any non-combustible substrate of at least 525 kg/m³ density. Both vertical and horizontal slat orientations are covered. Installation into an open stud wall cavity without the correct substrate will invalidate the fire rating.

No. To maintain the certified B-s1, d0 fire rating, Acupanel® Fire-Rated panels must be mechanically fixed, either screwed directly to the substrate or screw-fixed to 45mm timber battens with insulation in the cavity. Adhesive-only installation voids the fire certification.

Both share the same B-s1, d0 fire rating and acoustic performance. The Standard panel uses 31mm slats with 15mm spacing for a classic linear profile. The Luxe panel uses 40mm slats with 10mm spacing for a wider, bolder architectural look. Both are 21mm thick and available in 2480mm or 3000mm heights.

Yes. Acupanel® Fire-Rated panels are certified for both wall and ceiling use. For ceiling installation, panels must be screwed into structural joists or battens to support the weight (11.9 to 14.5 kg per panel) and to maintain fire performance. Adhesive is not sufficient for ceiling applications.

Insulation is not required to achieve the B-s1, d0 fire rating. It is the route to the strongest sound absorption the system offers. Fit 45mm timber battens to the substrate, install acoustic insulation such as Rockwool between the battens, then screw the panels through the felt into the battens.

We offer free delivery to mainland UK on most orders. Delivery is typically 2 to 3 days from dispatch, and each product page shows its own dispatch time above the add to cart button. Delivery to Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, and offshore islands incurs a surcharge calculated at checkout. You are also welcome to collect from our warehouse in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

You can return unused products within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in their original, undamaged packaging. Refunds are processed once we receive and inspect the return. For full terms including sample returns, visit our returns page or contact our customer service team.

We photograph every product as accurately as possible. Because we use real wood and natural materials, subtle variations in grain pattern and tone occur between production batches. This is a characteristic of genuine wood, not a defect. We always recommend ordering a sample to confirm the colour and texture in your own lighting.