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GA Revises Code Referenced Fire and Sound Manual, Application and Finishing Guidance Document

In its continual endeavors to keep its industry documents up to date, the association reviews the latest.

Susan Hines

August 13, 2024

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In its continual endeavors to keep its industry documents up to date, the association reviews the latest.

Specified Technologies SpecSeal LC Endothermic Firestop Sealant

LC Endothermic Firestop Sealant from Specified Technologies

July 24, 2024

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Specified Technologies announced that its SpecSeal LC Endothermic Firestop Sealant is now being offered in three colors: deep red, gray and white. Customers have been asking for both the white and gray for gypsum wallboard and concrete block spaces.

New Innovations

A selection of some of the new products showcased at industry trade shows this year.

John Wyatt

June 18, 2024

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A selection of some of the new products showcased at industry trade shows this year.

California’s Redwood Valley Mendocino Lake Complex

Fiber Cement Cladding: A Firewall of a Different Kind

Survival in the face of California’s wildfire devastation.

Vance Thomas

March 18, 2024

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Survival in the face of California’s wildfire devastation.

A worker applying a fire prevention measure

Fire Prevention Construction

What is the purpose of fire prevention construction? Read on to find out

Dave Hanrahan

March 13, 2024

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What is the purpose of fire prevention construction? Read on to find out.

Most Requested Products of 2023

December 26, 2023

October product focus on Firestopping/Fireproofing.

For more than three decades, Western Drywall has serviced the upper Plains with high-quality service

The Western Way

A drywall subcontractor works its way through the Wild West.

John Wyatt

October 9, 2023

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A drywall subcontractor works its way through the Wild West.

Firestop Contractor Accreditation Programs Continue to Grow

Third-party firestop contractor accreditation programs are gaining traction

September 20, 2023

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The value of the FCIA member, FM 4991-approved or UL-ULC qualified firestop contractor comes from the commitment to excellence. These important designations – FM 4991-Approved, UL-Qualified, ULC-Qualified and FCIA Member in Good Standing – are being recognized by 07 84 00 Firestopping specifications in many occupancies around the world.