Curtain Wall Fire Stop

Passive fire protection in tall buildings is a common standard in most developed cities.

Curtain wall fire stop. Buildings that use a glass exterior façade curtain wall systems have a low fire resistance rating and as a result elements such as sprinkler systems are used to increase the fire resistance rating. Curtain wall joint fire stop first green firestop product certified under the sgbp labelling scheme for the curtain wall taller buildings and increased occupancies are driving a need for additional safety features. Learn more about firestop solutions for curtain wall. This silicone based spray is water resistant so at least when it comes to firestop your productivity is not weather dependent.

This product was previously known as lamatherm cw fs cavity barriers firestops for curtain walling. 8 3 5 4 1 voids created between the fire resistance rated floor assembly and the exterior curtain wall shall be protected with a perimeter joint system that is designed and tested in accordance. Cfs sil firestop silicone sealant is a fast curing and highly elastic firestop sealant for curtain wall or edge of slab applications. Self locking fasteners secure the insulation panels in place.

Curtain wall systems are typically designed with extruded aluminum framing members although the first curtain walls were made with steel frames. A curtain wall is designed to resist air and water infiltration absorb sway induced by wind and seismic forces acting on the building withstand wind loads and support its own dead load weight forces. Firestop for curtain wall where unique designs demand customized solutions hilti s extensive firestop experience in conjunction with a comprehensive firestop systems portfolio enable us to provide the right solutions to meet your project specific perimeter firestopping needs. The quick clip perimeter fire barrier system is designed to accelerate the installation of curtain wall spandrel insulation.