Firestop Movement New Test Criteria

Have you ever wondered if building movement may impact a firestop installations ability to perform?...

T-ratings

If you have been following this blog for a while you are likely familiar with...

T-ratings

If you have been following this blog for a while you are likely familiar with...

NFPA 285- Test for exterior facades

If you have a building in your community that has an exterior face of aluminum...

NFPA 285- Test for exterior facades

If you have a building in your community that has an exterior face of aluminum...

UL Future Built Forum- Exterior Facade Flamability- Global Overview

Do you want to take a look at exterior facades on a global scale. This...

UL Future Built Forum- Combustible Facades

There has been a great deal of discussion about the exterior facades of buildings and...

New Standard for Architects to Spec- Part One

Architects are always trying to cover all the bases when they write their specifications. I...

Dear Architect- Why are you asking for a W rating

I have seen so many project specifications requiring a W rating. If you don’t know...

More on patching rated walls (part 2)

Thanks for the great response on the last post related to patching rated walls. There...