Special Inspection of Firestop- Is this a LIABILITY on your project? 

Too many special inspection firms are adding firestop to their list of services without even...

Flashback Friday 

Here is a part 2 of a blog post from 2016 that we wanted to...

Stair 5

Gypsum board shafts are my least preferred method for building exit enclosures.  This video explains...

Stair 4 

When people build gypsum walls around stair enclosures there are an array of issues that...

Stair 3

Block walls are my second favorite type of walls for an exit shaft. Second to...

Stair 2

If you have to design or build an exit stair shaft, what do you build...
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Stair 1

Stairs are a critical element of life safety in any building. Here are three reasons...

How Did This Happen?

Here is a quick story of how Sharron landed in the firestop industry. What’s your...

Shaft Walls- Get this right!

This video explains a common mistake made in shaft wall construction. https://youtu.be/0fyUPPaUdEc