Metacaulk Firestop Systems are products designed to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and hot gases through penetrations in fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings. These systems are particularly important in commercial and industrial buildings, where maintaining the integrity of fire-rated assemblies is crucial to life safety and compliance with building codes.
Key Features of Metacaulk Firestop Systems:
- Fire Resistance: Metacaulk products are tested and certified for fire resistance ratings, often meeting or exceeding the requirements of national and international standards, including UL (Underwriters Laboratories), ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), CAN/ULCS115 and others.
- Sealing Penetrations: They are used to seal around cables, pipes, ducts, and other penetrants that pass through fire-rated walls and floors. This ensures that, in the event of a fire, these penetrations do not become conduits for flames, smoke, or gases.
- Easy to Install: Metacaulk products typically come in forms that are easy to apply, such as sealants, caulks, and intumescent materials. The systems are designed to be installed by contractors during the construction process or as part of retrofitting efforts in existing buildings.
- Intumescent Properties: Many Metacaulk systems are intumescent, meaning they expand when exposed to heat or flame, effectively sealing the penetration to prevent fire and smoke from passing through.
- Durability and Performance: These systems are designed to remain effective over time, maintaining their firestop capabilities even under extreme temperatures and mechanical stresses.
