Have you ever wondered what a W rating is when dealing with firestop. This is the first in a two part series that will help explain some of the things W ratings can and can’t do. Check out this blog post to learn more.

If you want to get firestop right, you can start by tackling the things in this article. There is a LOT in here to digest and each item warrants an article on its own, but this is great information to apply to your work if you are in any way involved in a project that needs firestop. Great job Eirene!

If you have any questions, email me and I will get you answers and may even do a blog post to clarify your question so others can learn from it as well.

In our last blog post we shared with you a firestop head of wall device that can meet any movement requirements your project may have. In honor of Fire Safety Week, we will keep going. We have three more to show you so we will give you number two here. This is the Hot Rox XL 

Firestop for rated joints seem so very easy and basic, but yet they are often installed wrong. In addition, the structural movement of the building may or may not be accommodated by the size of your joint. Understanding how the movement and the joint size impact one another. We will be creating a few training programs that will go over this and proper fire rated joints. If you would like to join us- let me know. If you want an easy solution check out some of the firestop devices that are on the market. BUT be sure you know what to look for to ensure they are installed properly. We are thrilled to share a new series of videos that will help you do just that. Here is the first device we want to showcase! 

If you have been watching this video series you may have a new insight on how complicated firestop head of wall firestop joints are. This video will be  welcome surprise, because we will introduce you to a product that will make your life a whole lot easier. Check it out and let me know what you think of it.

Firestopping on shaft wall assemblies is done wrong way too often.

If your project has fluted metal decks, you are likely firestopping the shaft joints with mineral wool and spray. If you want to know that your team is doing it right, this video can help.  

If you have any questions or need any extra help, just give us a shout. We are happy to help anyone who wants to get this right.

Firestopping head of wall joints seems basic, but its shocking how often something so basic is done so wrong. If your project has shaft walls and you are fire stopping them with sealant, please watch this video, so you can be sure the installations on your projects meet the requirements.

First thing to check- Do your firestop submittals have shaft wall details? If not, they should. If not, there is a considerable risk that the fire rating of your shaft walls is missing the requirements we point out in this video. If you want to know how to avoid this liability, this video is designed to help.