Investigation Reveals Questionable Fire Safety Testing Practices in UK Green Wall Industry

Summary

A Dezeen investigation reveals that UK architects may have false impressions about green wall fire safety due to non-standardized testing procedures. Major green wall suppliers are marketing systems with questionable fire safety claims, including one system tested when 45% of its mass was water, and another claiming good fire performance despite failing standard tests. The investigation found that wet testing procedures are not clearly disclosed in marketing materials, potentially misleading architects about real-world fire safety risks.