The results, the government said, show that HPL combined with non-combustible insulation “can be safe on existing buildings”. … The Fire Protection Association (FPA), which carried out the test, said last week that all combustible cladding should be removed from high-rise buildings regardless of the insulation used.

What is HPL surface?

What is High Pressure Laminate (HPL)? It is considered to be one of the most durable decorative surface materials and is available with special performance properties including chemical, fire and wear resistance. Special grades of HPL can be postformed around curved edges by application of heat and restraint.

How strong is HPL?

High weight overlay, or HPL, is produced using numerous layers of kraft paper which are impregnated with tar. It is fabricated under a tension of 1400 psi, more than three times more prominent than that of melamine.