T-ratings 

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

Firestop Movement New Test Criteria 

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

Patching 1 Hour Rated Wall: Your Complete Guide

Today’s Topic- How do you properly patch a one hour rated wall?  Hi everyone. I...

Shaft wall firestop made easy

If you have been watching this video series you may have a new insight on...

How to Properly Patch a Two Hour Rated Wall

Welcome back. We are still hunkered down in the Halpert Home and still talking about...

Firestop Special Inspection Requirements – Reducing Confusion

Firestop Special Inspection Requirements represent a relatively new requirement in our building codes. This three-part...

Firestop at Head of Wall Joints 

Firestop at head of wall joints is crucial in construction, and this video offers a...

Firestop Special Inspection- Building Officials Responsibility 

If you are an AHJ- Authority Having Jurisdiction; a building official or fire marshal, this...

Firestop Special Inspection- Architects Responsibility 

Architects will find this final video in our three-part series invaluable. It explains the requirements...

Are you fighting with grease duct doors? We can help.

If you are an architect or kitchen designer who specifies commercial kitchen grease duct doors,...