Fire-resistance rated wall assemblies are relied upon to help provide safety to people and property from fire, combustible products, and similar hazards. In order to provide the anticipated hourly ...

This podcast explains the rigor building materials must comply with to receive a designation of “fire-rated wall assembly.” EXACOR Wall Sheathing, a new exterior wall sheathing that balances structure ...

Defending against fire is an essential part of safer school design. It is also a code requirement in many commercial occupancies—from retail and multifamily buildings to offices and warehouses—and for ...

Fire-rated cabinets, now manufactured by the three major leaders of extinguisher cabinets, have been met with enthusiastic acceptance throughout the construction community. One such viewpoint ...

To slow or prevent the spread of fire, building codes require fire-resistant or fire-rated assemblies in certain locations, occupancies, and types of buildings. When fire-rated walls and/or ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RT Framing of Denver, Colorado, recently constructed Belleview Block B, a multifamily project using LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing. RT Framing is a framing ...

Firestopping is an often misunderstood construction practice. This article examines what firestopping is and why it’s necessary in wall, floor, and ceiling penetrations. The bottom line is that ...