Maintaining Fire Resistance During a Repair
Q: Someone damaged the gypsum panels on a fire-resistive wall that I had just completed. How do I repair the wall and maintain the fire resistance? A: This is a question that, unfortunately,...
Q: Someone damaged the gypsum panels on a fire-resistive wall that I had just completed. How do I repair the wall and maintain the fire resistance? A: This is a question that, unfortunately,...
National Gypsum announces its newest innovation, Gold Bond® Brand XP® Fire-Rated 5/16" Radius Wall, for radius applications requiring fire-rated assemblies. XP Fire-Rated 5/16" Radius Wall is used in double-layered construction. A one-hour UL...
The Gypsum Association has released the 21st edition of the Fire Resistance Design Manual (GA-600-2015). Revised on a three year basis, GA-600 has been referenced by the model building codes as a source of fire...
Graco Inc. introduces Graco ToughTek Fireproofing Pumps for low, medium and high-density sprayed fire resistive materials. Compact and portable, ToughTek Pumps use piston pump technology capable of applying cementitious fireproofing materials through industry-leading long hose...
The Gypsum Association has revised Repair of Fire-Rated Gypsum Panel Product Systems (GA-225-15) and Assessing Water Damage to Gypsum Board (GA-231-15). Repair of Fire-Rated Gypsum Panel Product Systems lays out the proper procedures...
The new Hilti Intumescent firestop sealant FS-ONE MAX is an improved version of the popular Firestop sealant FS-ONE. It still includes the reliable features of the FS-ONE but now provides for better handling and longer...
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