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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Fire Stop Caulking Red Firestop Caulk
White Firestop Caulking or Red Firestop Caulking? Our CP310 Intumescent caulks are available in two colors, White and Red. UL tested systems up to 2 hours! White Abesco Fire CP310 FR Acrylic Intumescent Caulk is suitable for use in any buildings which have electrical cables, metallic pipes, […]
Read moreFirestop Caulk Sealant Abesco
Firestop Caulks can also be called Firestop Sealants, or Firestop Mastic, it just depends on what part of the world you are in. Our UK office www.abesco.net uses the term firestop mastic. We use caulks and sometimes sealants in the United States. It’s all the same, just […]
Read moreSealants / Caulks how do they compare with the new Pass-Through Devices? Sealants/Caulks have been the mainstay in the firestopping industry for many years and are an economical way to provide a safe secure fire stop. The down side is that they are made to cure to […]
Read moreFirestop 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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