The 5 Most Common Mistakes In Firestopping

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The 5 Most Common Mistakes In Firestopping
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Using An Untested Firestop Product
It is always advisable to ensure that all the
fire-stopping products are specified and fitted
by third party certification. It not only matters
about reputation but also saving lives and
property. Third party accreditation means that
the products are fit for usage and made of a
defined quality. It serves as a link about its
manufacturing and testing.
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Using The Wrong Firestop Material
Using the wrong fire-stop material means using
the product incorrectly. The foam fillers, also
known a s fire foam should only be used in narrow
gaps. We often see that bulky foams are sprayed
in narrow gaps or penetrations thinking that it
will act as an effective means for fire stopping.
But this a misconception. Check with the fire
stopping companies about the products being used
and how to use.
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Not Installing Firestop
A building without a fire-stop is hard to
imagine. But often, it is found that there is no
fire-stopping material present in the building.
The building cannot be effectively
compartmentalised without the inclusion of
effective fire-stopping materials in the gaps and
penetrations. This will lead to the spreading of
flames to all the areas creating a massacre.
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Not Included In The Design
Fire-stopping not included early in the design
can lead to severe consequences in the future. If
it is included early in the process, it will save
both time and money for remedial works later in
the future. Our company has years of experience
and certification in providing fire-stopping
guidelines and contractors in the process.
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Poor Installation
Correct installation is of utmost importance.
Even if the right product with proper
specification has been installed in the right
place, if it is not installed in the correct way,
the whole scheme will fail. Always use
fire-stopping companies who have the required
skillful, experienced and certified technicians
with them.
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