Fire Rated Roof Expansion Joint

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Fire rated roof expansion joint.

We are your strongest partner for expansion joint systems and responsible solutions. To maintain the integrity of the interrupted fire rated assembly and prevent the spread of fire a fire barrier or fire stop should be used. We strive to provide solutions that will best fit your needs and relieve the stresses of your project. Fire rated expansion joints that waterproof insulate block sound handle traffic and movement in a single product.

Building expansion joint slab and wall openings inherently create a pathway for fire and smoke to travel through. Where an interior wall or partition runs in an uninterrupted straight plane exceeding 30 ft 9 m in length or height. An expansion joint that runs through a building may interrupt a fire rated assembly. These joints are necessary to accommodate expected building movements due to thermal changes wind sway and differential movement typically caused by seismic events.

A partition wall or ceiling traverses a construction joint expansion seismic or building control element in the base building structure. For 70 years wba has proudly led the industry in the manufacture and design of expansion joint systems to meet the unique demands of projects across the globe. The dih series is designed for expansion joint openings with the ability to provide a smooth and virtually impact free transition between opposing floor surfaces in addition to accommodating heavy rolling loads and multi directional seismic movement. Dual interlocking hinge series.

Fire rated willseal fr h willseal fr h is designed to be used in horizontal expansion joints by itself but it can be used behind any other expansion joint cover plate or filler where joint depth allows. In most commercial buildings expansion joints are a fact of life. Gaf everguard everguard extreme expansion joints are made of 60 mil thick reinforced tpo membrane and come in five standard sizes and two convenient styles to accommodate both roof to roof and roof to wall applications. The dual interlocking center slide plates are hinged to allow the system to remain flush with finished floor surface.

The main difference between fire barriers and fire stops is the allowance for movement. Our industry leading fireline 520 expansion joint fire barrier products provide protection for 2 3 and 4 hour rated conditions. Fire rated expansion joints that waterproof insulate block sound handle traffic and movement in a single product.