13 Apr Understanding Fire Door Ratings — FD30, FD60, and Beyond
A technical guide to fire door ratings, explaining FD30, FD60 and higher classifications, smoke control,...
13 Apr Integrating Air Sealing Early in Design to Avoid Costly Retrofits
Learn why integrating air sealing early in building design reduces air leakage, supports fire safety,...
13 Apr Air Sealing Products and Systems — Mastic, Membranes, and Sealants for Airtight Compartmentation
A technical guide to air sealing products and systems, explaining how mastics, membranes, sealants and...
08 Apr Air Sealing Testing and Verification — Air Permeability and Smoke Control Standards
A technical guide to air sealing testing and verification, explaining air permeability testing, smoke control...
08 Apr How Air Sealing Enhances Building Energy Efficiency and Fire Safety
Learn how effective air sealing improves energy efficiency, reduces uncontrolled heat loss, supports compartmentation, limits...
02 Apr The Overlap Between Fire Stopping and Air Sealing — Getting Both Right
A technical guide to the overlap between fire stopping and air sealing, explaining how service...
02 Apr Inspecting and Maintaining Fire Barriers in Existing Buildings
A technical guide to inspecting and maintaining fire barriers in existing buildings, covering concealed voids,...
25 Mar Fire Barriers: Installation Standards and Product Testing — BS 476 & EN 1366-3 Overview
A technical guide to fire barrier installation standards and product testing, explaining how BS 476...
19 Mar Horizontal vs Vertical Fire Barriers in Roof and Ceiling Spaces: Design Considerations Explained
Learn the difference between horizontal and vertical fire barriers in roof and ceiling spaces, and...
19 Mar Fire Barriers Explained: Stopping the Spread of Fire in Concealed Voids
Learn how fire barriers and cavity barriers help stop hidden fire and smoke spread in...