6 June 2020 Should plastic pipes with a diameter of below 40mm be firestopped? There is a long-standing myth in the construction industry that pipes smaller than 40mm don't…
8 November 2018 What does FBC™ System Compatibility mean for the QuelStop Intumescent Graphite HPE Sealant? Lubrizol is the leading manufacturer of CPVC piping systems and materials, such as FlowGuard® pipe…
17 October 2018 Can you really save time and money by using cast in fire collars? Designers and installers of passive fire protection solutions often come across the choice whether to…
17 April 2018 Firestopping the head of wall detail At the head of a fire rated plasterboard partition the linear gap between the partition…
29 March 2018 Fire protection compound or site mixed concrete / screed as backfill around service penetrations? Do I need to use Fire Protection Compound or can I use site mixed concrete…
27 March 2018 How much overlap is required for the mineral wool fire batt when pattress fitted? As a result of continuous investment in fire testing to BS EN1366, we have an…
21 March 2018 Penetration sealing of copper pipes with combustible insulation? Elastomeric foam insulation such as Armaflex or phenolic foam like Kingspan Kooltherm are combustible and…
19 March 2018 Quelfire makes firestopping easier with new system approach Quelfire, one of the UK's leading passive fire protection manufacturers and suppliers, has introduced an…
12 March 2018 Can you use manufacturer A’s intumescent sealant with manufacturer B’s fire batt? "Can I use manufacturer A's intumescent sealant with manufacturer B's fire batt?" This is a…
1 March 2018 Could severe weather conditions affect fire collars performance? Often collars at Quelfire, wraps and sleeves are installed in early stages of a project…
