Abesco FP200 Fire Rated Expanding Foam had a pink color, which in 2024 has been updated to Violet.
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12
Jun
2014
Firestop products by Abesco Fire
Firestop products by Abesco Fire! Firestop products to maintain fire and smoke compartments are on most commercial and multi-family construction sites. Yet there is so much confusion… We are here to educate and guide you through the technical and customer support process of choosing […]
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13
May
2013
Fire Rated Mortar Abesco
Fire Rated Mortar Abesco Fire LLC Abesco Fire Rated Mortar is a lightweight mortar compound which is designed to prevent the spread of fire from one compartment to another where services penetrate separating walls and floors, and provides up to 2 hours fire resistance. Abesco Fire […]
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29
Jan
2013
Close fire rated penetrations / openings
Close fire rated penetrations and openings! Why do we close off penetrations, joints, and openings in fire rated walls and floors? One major reason is containment. What is Containment? To confine a fire to the zone of origin, for a specified time, thereby preventing fire spread and […]
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16
Aug
2012
Firestop Design Principles
Good firestop design principles should include the following ideas: • All openings should be provided with a firestop that maintains the required integrity (fire rating) and/or insulation (t) of the fire wall or floor. • Insulation (temperature ratings) should be provided when combustible materials are located […]
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