The green building movement proves its upward trend not only as a responsible answer to sustainable building, but also as an incentive for innovation. Ten years ago, the term “green” was considered a precious ambition with high hopes of changing the way builders looked at approaching construction.
Building codes are increasingly emphasizing requirements for fire protection and compartmentation within new structures as well as in renovation construction. Stopping the spread of smoke and fire is a critical element of today’s architectural and structural design.
The renewed emphasis on energy conservation in building codes has led to increased awareness of the importance of controlling air leakage of buildings. One of the most effective ways to conserve energy is to provide an airtight building envelope.
Because
all three are installed to prevent the passage of fire and heat, it’s not a
stretch to say that a fireblock, a draftstop and a firestop system each serve
a similar purpose in a building’s fire protection.
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