Product Information

What is HPE sealant and acrylic sealant?

HPE sealant is an intumescent, acrylic-based sealant and acrylic sealant is an intumescent, water-based sealant.

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What is a putty pad?

Putty pads are a mouldable product. They are made from a non-setting, silicone-based intumescent polymer.

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What is a cast in fire collar?

A cast in fire collar stops the spread of fire through concrete floors where plastic pipes and cables have penetrated them.

Firestopping FAQs

What is the difference between a new build and a retrofit project?

The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to almost all buildings: long standing or new builds, residential or non-residential.

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Tested Detail Queries

How should you firestop a fire-rated duct or damper?

Fire-rated ducts and dampers are tested to a different fire-resistance test standard than other service penetrations.

Product Information

What is a fire collar?

A fire collar is a circular product which prevents the spread of fire where plastic pipes penetrate fire compartment walls or floors.

Firestopping FAQs

What is the purpose of a firestop?

A firestop, widely known as firestopping, is an important part of passive fire protection which works to protect people and also, property.

Tested Detail Queries

Are fire seal solutions based on the outside diameter (OD) or inside diameter (ID) of pipes?

Usually, the dimensions given are based on the outside diameter of pipes, this is measured in millimetres.