While increasing productivity, the ME ASF System will require up to 50% less of the metal H-Studs and aluminum separation burn clips, when compared to traditional gypsum area separation wall assemblies.
Throughout my first year on the job at GA, I realized the importance of industry standards as a mean of ensuring people receive quality solutions as well as quality products.
Passive fire protection is an essential aspect of gypsum construction. Gypsum firewalls of various types (shaft walls, simple partitions, etc.) prevent fire from spreading without relying on mechanical means of control, such as sprinkling.