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Tag Archives: UL Systems
Spotlight on Scott Greenwald
Construction industry veteran joins STI Firestop Scott Greenwald has recently joined STI Firestop’s NY-NJ Metropolitan team, he will be partnering with me as a fellow Territory Manager. Scott is a fine person and a real professional. He brings with him … Continue reading
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Tagged distributor, firestopping, Kenseal, New Jersey, New York, Product data sheets, Scott Greenwald, STI, STI Firestop, submittal, UL Systems
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Spotlight on membrane penetrations
A couple of weeks ago, I received the following email… “Please review the inspectors deficiency report and provide us an Engineering Judgment similar to what you sent me just for a 1″ insulated copper pipe, but it penetrates only one side … Continue reading
Spotlight on “Standardize with STI”
When you standardize with STI, you will reap the benefits by exclusively using STI products on all of your projects. Compatibility issues with caulks, sealants, & sprays exist between different manufacturers that compromise performance because of the various chemical compounds … Continue reading
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Tagged applications, approved, caulks, cBMP, eBMP, firestop, liability, risk, sealants, sprays, standardize, STI, STI Firestop, tested, UL Systems
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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 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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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
