Compartmentation, also known as fire stopping, is essential to passive fireproofing. It’s the process of filling openings and joints between walls and floors and fire-resistant material, stopping a fire from spreading between compartments within a building. Today we’ll look at… Read More
Archive for the ‘Firestop’ Category
Fire Stopping: Why It’s So Important
Preventing people from being injured in a fire is crucial — which is why fire stopping becomes so increasingly important overall. In fact, fire tends to be one of those things that people don’t think about — until it happens… Read More
Firestopping vs. Fireproofing
When constructing a building, firestopping and fireproofing can both be essential parts of the process. If a fire were to happen, you want to know the steps have been taking to limit injuries or property damage. Businesses, property owners, and… Read More
What a Firestop Contractor Needs to Do
It’s sometimes a difficult task trying to find a dependable firestop contractor, and it will typically take time finding the best one for your job. When you finally find that perfect contractor, it can be a huge weight off of… Read More
Why Only Professionals Should Deal with a Sinkhole
Sinkholes are likely to spawn in places that are built on foundations of sediment that contain gypsum, limestone rock, and salt beds. When enough moisture sifts its way through the topsoil and gets into the sediment, these types of foundations… Read More
Problems With Firestop in Commercial Buildings
Many people suffer fatalities as a result of structural fires. On top of the lives that are lost, there are building damages that are incredibly expensive to repair. It’s amazing how much damage fire causes, and there are ways to… Read More
Debunking Firestop Myths
Firestop is a necessary asset for buildings seeking extra protection against fires. Now, not all people are familiar with the attributes of firestop, which leads to some misunderstandings revolving around it. We’re here to clear up all of the confusion…. Read More
Defining FireStop and Knowing How it Works
FireStop is a term used to refer to any passive fire protection system and sometimes used to refer to the individual components of such a system. For the most part, these systems act to seal doors or other openings and… Read More
Tips for Choosing a Firestop Contractor
When you’re trying to find a firestop contractor to hire, it isn’t going to be easy. There are many contractors in the industry, each with their own set of skills and their own levels of expertise. You’ll likely find that… Read More
What Is a Firestop and What Materials Can Be Used?
Any building will feel safer when it has a firestop installed. It keeps the people inside a building safer while also limiting how much property loss your building sustains. With the help of firestop, people have more time to evacuate… Read More