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
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Differences in Various Underground Utilities
There are plenty of reasons for getting concrete scanned before excavating underground. With a simple concrete scan, a lot of damage can be prevented to both people and properties, and it also saves plenty of money by avoiding expensive repairs…. Read More
Comparing Firestop and Smoke Sound Seal
When installing materials that are fire resistant to your building, two of the most popular materials for fending off fires include smoke sound seal and firestop. What’s obvious is that they are both used for fire control, but what may… Read More
Some of the Perks of Using Utility Locating Services
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to make renovations to your property. With that said, however, you can’t just rush into everything because there are underground obstructions that you could damage in the process. So how do you avoid doing damage… 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
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
Three Common Firestop Errors and Prevention Methods
Firestopping may be one of the smaller parts of a building’s design, but it is imperative to have to prevent disasters from occurring. If a firestop isn’t installed, the chances of a fire or smoke spreading go up significantly, and… Read More