What are intumescent pipe wraps?
Intumescent pipe wraps prevent the spread of fire through plastic pipes where they penetrate fire compartment floors and walls. How do intumescent pipe wraps work? Intumescent pipe wraps consist of...
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How do you apply a head-of-wall firestop?
All buildings, whether they are existing, new builds, residential, or non-residential, are required by law to have effective firestopping installed. A head-of-wall joint is a linear gap between the top or ‘head’...
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What are the limitations of using PU expanding foam?
*Polyurethane (PU) fire foam is combustible. It comes in many different colours, but the most common colour is pink, earning it the name ‘pink foam’. There are widespread misconceptions in...
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Installer: How do you install a firestop?
In this article, we are going to refer to a group of service penetration sealing products or firestopping system as ‘firestop’. Installing a firestop has never been as straightforward as...
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How should metal pipes be insulated and firestopped?
Pipes and services require insulation to limit heat transfer and provide a vapour barrier against moisture which, ultimately, improves the thermal efficiency of the building. Examples would include chilled water,...
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Should plastic/combustible pipes with a diameter of below 40mm be firestopped?
There is a long-standing myth in the construction industry that pipes with an internal diameter of 40mm or less do not need to be firestopped where they penetrate compartment walls...
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What is fire protection compound?
Fire protection compound, otherwise known as firestop mortar, is a non-combustible compound. It is manufactured from lightweight, fire-resisting aggregates in organic binders and high-quality gypsum cements. It is used as...
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Where should the first support be in relation to a service penetration fire seal?
It is important that services are adequately supported to ensure that no load is transferred onto the fire stop seal, both during the normal operational life of the building and...
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What are the spacing requirements for service penetration firestop seals?
It is important that services are installed with adequate space so that the firestop seals can be practically installed and so that they are within the tested scope of application....
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What is HPE sealant and acrylic sealant?
HPE (high pressure exerting) sealant is an acrylic-based, intumescent sealant with high expansion graphite content, whereas the acoustic acrylic sealant is a low reaction, intumescent sealant. They both work to...
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What is a putty pad?
Putty pads are manufactured from a mouldable, non-setting, silicone-based intumescent polymer. They are designed to keep the fire resistance of plasterboard partitions where plastic or metal electric socket boxes have...
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What is a cast in fire collar?
A cast in fire collar, or a cast-in device, stops the spread of fire through concrete floors where plastic pipes and cables have passed through them. This cylinder product is...