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Why all components matter in firestopping materials

In the absence of a large-scale fire catastrophe, a sense of complacency may be influencing the specification of firestopping materials. In recent years, North America has seen a trend of pre-insulated back pans coming from overseas which contain foreign mineral wool that has not been tested to ASTM E2307. These panels make it difficult for building officials/inspectors to determine if certified mineral wool has been installed.

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CONSTRUCT 2018: Join the Conversations

CONSTRUCT is a national event specifically designed to provide commercial building teams real-world, practical product and education solutions. Taking place in Long Beach, California, from October 3 to 5, 2018, CONSTRUCT offers a variety of different learning opportunities for all architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) disciplines including architects, designers, specifiers, contractors, project managers, product representatives, engineers, and building owners/managers. Attendees range from young professionals to those with more than 30 years of experience.

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