25 February 2021 Firestopping service penetrations – the importance and benefits of early engagement This article is based on the virtual panel discussion held under the umbrella of London…
3 September 2020 QuelStop HPE Intumescent Graphite Sealant and chemical compatibility with CPVC sprinkler pipes What does chemical compatibility mean for CPVC sprinkler pipes and why is it important?…
22 July 2020 Should firestopping systems be installed by third party certified contractors? It is not required by law for firestopping products to be installed by contractors with…
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…
