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Don Pilz

Don Pilz

Don Pilz is a senior manager of product development at CEMCO. He’s invented multiple firestop products distributed in the U.S. and abroad. Pilz ensures that all CEMCO’s firestopping products meet safety standards and stays current with changing regulations. Pilz also assists as a technical consultant with Trim-Tex, helping contractors get the most from their products. He strives to ensure that customers receive the highest quality craftsmanship and installation methods.

Articles

ARTICLES

Firestopping is an essential engineering measure often overlooked in building design, construction and maintenance.

High-Performance Firestopping

Don Pilz
Don Pilz
March 8, 2023
3 Comments
Who says firestopping has to be ugly?
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Stucco

Stucco for the 21st Century

Kevin Nolan
Kevin Nolan
Don Pilz
Don Pilz
November 16, 2022
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Design professionals can help bring your stucco cladding into code compliance for the 21st century.
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Ever Changing, Ever Improving

A RUNDOWN OF THE CHANGES/IMPROVEMENTS FOR STUCCO ASSEMBLIES OVER WOOD-BASED SHEATHING AS RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN THE 2021 IBC.
Don Pilz
Don Pilz
November 15, 2021
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The 2021 IBC has now been published, and with it came some significant changes/improvements for stucco assemblies over wood-based sheathing.


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Firestop Framing Has Come Full Circle

FIRESTOP FRAMING INNOVATIONS HAVE INCREASED EFFICIENCY AND MINIMIZED THE NEED FOR LABOR DURING RECESSIONS. YET FURTHER INNOVATION REMAINS A NECESSITY.
Don Pilz
Don Pilz
October 8, 2021
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FIRESTOP FRAMING INNOVATIONS HAVE INCREASED EFFICIENCY AND MINIMIZED THE NEED FOR LABOR DURING RECESSIONS. YET FURTHER INNOVATION REMAINS A NECESSITY.


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What You Need to Know About Drywall Control Joints

Installation Of Drywall Control Joints Has Adapted To Make Things Easier On The Contractor, So What Do You Need To Know?
Don Pilz
Don Pilz
March 11, 2021
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Drywall Control Joint: A predetermined separation (space) installed or created between adjacent surfaces in large walls and ceiling areas to relieve stress and minimize cracking caused by movement. 


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Test Vs. Built

Third-Party Sound Laboratory Test

This Article Outlines the Differences Between Third Party Sound Laboratory Testing and As-Built Wall Assemblies.
Don Pilz
Don Pilz
March 6, 2020
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When laboratory third party sound testing first came on line, it was the drywall manufacturers who were quick to get their drywall tested. 


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Evolution of firestopping

The Evolution of Firestopping

A timeline of how far firestopping has come over the years.
Don Pilz
Don Pilz
Brent Johnson
Brent Johnson
September 3, 2019
One Comment

Firestopping is the process of containing fire and/or smoke through the use of properly installed UL tested and certified products and assemblies.


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steel frame

Six-story building undergoes seismic testing on shake table

Shaked and Baked but Still Standing
Don Pilz
Don Pilz
Jeff Elliot
September 27, 2017
No Comments
A look into how steel stud framed buildings held up in storms over wood and even concrete.
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Sound testing

Sound Wall Forensics: Sound Testing in Multi-Housing Projects

There’s more to sound testing then contractors know—and it goes beyond third party testing.
Don Pilz
Don Pilz
Multifamily Housing
Steven J. Orfield
April 1, 2017
No Comments
Designing sound walls for multi-housing projects can be complex, especially when dealing with the problems of user satisfaction.
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Firestopping

Special Inspections: The Next Stop in Firestopping

Don Pilz
Don Pilz
Brent Johnson
Brent Johnson
December 1, 2016
No Comments
As regulations change in the firestopping industry, special inspections are coming on scene to provide knowledge on the subject matter.
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