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Stucco Manufacturers Association Releases WUI Document

The SMA releases best practices document for wildland-urban interface.

Mark Fowler

March 12, 2025

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The SMA releases best practices document for wildland-urban interface.

FCIA to Host Exams This May

The Firestop Contractors International Association will hold exams at its annual show coming up in May.

March 12, 2025

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The Firestop Contractors International Association will hold exams at its annual show coming up in May.

A contractor places joint tape between a wall and the floor

STC Ratings or Fire Performance?

Which is more important? STC ratings or fire performance? Asking that question is like asking a parent … which is their favorite child? Impossible and unfair to do.

David Mistler

March 7, 2025

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Balancing Fire Safety & Sound Control: Ensuring Long-Term Building Performance

Walls & Ceilings 2025 Convention Companion

Your Ultimate Guide to 2025 Wall & Ceiling Industry Events

Stay ahead in the industry with Walls & Ceilings’ annual Convention Companion Guide—your comprehensive resource for trade shows, conventions, and networking events throughout 2025!

W&C Staff

March 5, 2025

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Stay ahead in the industry with Walls & Ceilings’ annual Convention Companion Guide—your comprehensive resource for trade shows, conventions, and networking events throughout 2025!

Shedding Light on Luminous Ceilings

When does it make sense to have a ceiling as a light source?

Ben Carr

February 11, 2025

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When does it make sense to have a ceiling as a light source?

EIFS Durability and Versatility

The Transformation of EIFS Over the Years.

James Howell

January 15, 2025

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The Transformation of EIFS Over the Years.

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The Importance of Fire Protection in Modern Construction

Designing buildings to be resilient against fire takes collaboration and knowledge.

Dave Hanrahan

October 22, 2024

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Designing buildings to be resilient against fire takes collaboration and knowledge.

A ceiling coated with Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material

Fireproofing - It’s Not Just Materials

Fireproofing works through a system of tests and instructions.

Bill McHugh

October 10, 2024

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Fireproofing works through a system of tests and instructions.

NFPA Seeks Comments About Comprehensive Battery Hazards Standard Development

May 24, 2024

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Batteries are increasingly being used in a vast array of applications, from consumer products and micromobility devices, known as e-bikes and e-scooters, to electric vehicles and utility-grade energy storage systems. As use of these devices has grown, so too has the number of fire incidents associated with them.

ALUCOBOND PLUS and ALUCOBOND FaceFastened Pass NFPA 285 Fire Code Testing

Approval gives architects, specifiers and installers more choices when designing and developing multi-story buildings

April 13, 2024

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3A Composites USA announced that its ALUCOBOND FaceFastened system successfully passed third-party NFPA 285 testing on a wood-framed assembly, which is commonly used in low-rise, multifamily and mixed-use market segments.