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Spotlight on Groundhog Day
Ever since I first saw the movie Groundhog Day in 1993, any unpleasant situation that seems to repeat itself makes me think of this movie. If you are unfamiliar, Phil Connors, an arrogant Pittsburgh TV weatherman (played by Bill Murray) finds … Continue reading
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Tagged certification training, specification, STI Firestop, submittal, technical support, UL Systems
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Spotlight on Sharpening your Ax – AIA / CES Continuing Education
Recently I have found myself giving more presentations and trainings about the key points in firestopping. Yesterday I received an email after one of my presentations that I had given at an architectural firm which read, “Thank you for the … Continue reading
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Tagged AIA, architects, certification training, CES, code compliance, contractors, curtainwall, drywall, electrical, firestop, life safety, LUs, mason, mechanical, plumbers, presentations, sharpen the saw, Sharpen your ax, Specified Technologies Inc, STI, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, through penetrations, Toastmasters
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Spotlight on the No Fly Zone
Lately, there has been great concern regarding the number of penetrating items near fire-restrictive construction joints. This presents a problem because penetrating items that pass through joints can inhibit the ability of the joint to allow for movement. Construction joints … Continue reading
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Tagged AIA, ASTM, ASTM E814, cable bundle, concrete slab, conductor cables, conduit, fire-rated, firestop, joints, Specified Technologies Inc, STI, through penetrations, top-of-wall, UL Systems, UL1479
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Spotlight on New Year’s Resolutions
I did a quick Google search this morning and found the top 10 New Year’s Resolution that people make are as follows: Lose Weight and Get Fit Quit Smoking Learn Something New Eat Healthier and Diet Get Out of Debt and Save Money … Continue reading
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Tagged firestop, help others, New Year's resolutions, resolutions, volunteer
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Product spotlight on FastTack All-Weather Firestop Spray
SpecSeal® FastTack® Firestop Spray dries rapidly and cures in the presence of atmospheric moisture to form a durable, flexible, water-resistant shield against the propagation of fire, smoke and combustion byproducts. Check out this video highlighting one of the key benefits…. As you … Continue reading
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Tagged airless sprayer, FastTack, firestop, self leveling, slab edge, spray, UL Systems, water resistant
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Spotlight on safety
I was called in for a job site walk-through the other day to look at the firestop, or should I say lack-thereof, at building that was built around World War II. First we met in the warm, safe confines of an … Continue reading
Spotlight on LEED
LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. To receive LEED certification, building projects satisfy prerequisites and earn points to achieve different levels of certification. Prerequisites and … Continue reading
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Product Spotlight on SPEEDFLEX Top Track Gasket (TTG) for construction joints
In sub-freezing temperatures, caulk sometimes becomes very difficult to work with. So the innovators back at the STI lab came up with the coolest product for construction joints at the head or bottom of the wall, no matter the weather, … Continue reading
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