Fire Stop Material

Firestop fire protection.

Fire stop material.

Intumescent firestop products which are those materials that when heated will swell and expand in volume are typically the best overall performers for most applications. Fire stop mortar and caulk are semipermanent products. Firestops are designed to maintain the fireproofing of a wall or floor assembly allowing it to impede the spread of fire and smoke. A firestop or fire stopping is a form of passive fire protection that is used to seal around openings and between joints in a fire resistance rated wall or floor assembly.

We offering full service fire stopping in new construction renovation projects as specialist fire stop contractor. Firestopping products are commonly thought of as just caulks or sealants that are used in wall ceiling or floor penetrations however there are a lot of different fire stop materials in. Foam backer rod or mineral wool. Collar a sheet metal restricting device normally used in conjunction with plastic pipe to direct and control the intumescent action of the firestop sealant with which it is filled.

Over 30 years of experience in providing internationally approved and tested firestop systems premium software and support to save lives and buildings from fire. Many fire stopping products employ intumescent materials that when exposed to heat expand to fill any voids in the penetration. We are the dcd approved applicator for fire stop application. We are doing joint sealant around mep penetrations curtain wall.

Plastic piping firestop systems almost universally require some form of intumescent material since the combustible pipe will soften and eventually be consumed by the fire. Firestop sealants caulks and putties are suitable for new construction or retrofitting jobs. Backing material or forming material noncombustible material used to provide support for fire rated sealant i e. Firestopping products are installed in both commercial and residential buildings to stop or slow down the passage of smoke and flames during a potential fire.

Firestop sealants caulks and putties are liquid or spreadable materials that are used to seal cracks seams and other smaller openings. We providing professional technical expertise in the field of firestopping to clients since 2007. Typically these products include fire stop mortar caulk putty sticks blocks and pillows. They prevent the spread of smoke flames and toxic fumes.