You probably haven’t given much thought as to whether or not fire proofing exists in your home, but it does catch your attention when you see how fast a home can quickly go up in flames when seeing it on the evening news. At Radiant we are well versed in all of the codes required by local townships and building departments within the New York area, so that when our expert teams install fire caulking, you can be confident that the job meets both local and federal standards.
How It Works
It’s not known how many thousands of lives have been saved by fire caulking, but the more you take this precaution, the safer you will be. There are many pathways where fire can travel within your home (think vents, pips, ducts, wires and more). When applied properly, fire caulking seals off these pathways and makes them airtight. Since fire thrives on air, the fire caulking serves to choke off the sources of the fire and helps to prevent the spread of smoke and other deadly toxins.
“Fire caulking is an essential aspect of the fire safety method known as fireblocking, which restricts the movement of flames, drafts, smoke, and toxic gasses within a building’s interior”
The Application Process
The first step is to sanitize the area which removes dust and other debris that might reduce effectiveness of the caulking. At each level, fire caulking is applied to areas where vertical penetrations pass through the floors of the house. Repeating the same process, we also apply caulking to the horizontal penetrations where they travel through those same interior walls.
Quality Assured Solution
When it comes to fireblocking caulk, we use Fire Seal for a number of reasons:
Eco-friendly
Meets and exceeds standards set by the International Residential Code (IRC)
Top choice for contractors nationwide due to its freeze-thaw and adhesion characteristics
Cures to solid mortar in under 72 hours
Tested and proven to meet recognized safety standards
Contact us today for a free onsite evaluation where we will walk you through the entire process and how your home will be protected.
