Items Tagged with 'NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)'

3A Composites USA, in collaboration with TENMAT, is announcing a significant milestone in fire safety for exterior wall assemblies. 

The rise of combustible insulation materials prompted the development of NFPA 285 in the late 1900s to specifically address concerns about wall assemblies containing combustible components.

MFM Building Products recently achieved a UL Class A Fire Rating for the company’s Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal® underlayment.

ECOMAXci® FR Air Barrier allows for optimum efficiency through multiple design options, ease of construction, a better building envelope and reduced energy usage.

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) announced that the MCM Alliance will present a live webinar on April 11, 2024, at 2pm EST. “Designing with MCM: What the Industry Has in Store” will offer participants important information about Metal Composite Material.

The residences feature modern, premium finishes, while the building itself encompasses a rooftop deck offering endless views of Lake Michigan's shoreline and Chicago's iconic skyline.  

3A Composites USA has successfully passed third party NFPA 285 testing on a wood-framed assembly, commonly used in low rise multi-family and mixed-use market segments. What’s more, the positive result expands the opportunity to utilize the system on steel stud construction and mass wall assemblies.

During multiple rounds of extensive testing, CONTRAFLAM® One has proven its ability to meet and even exceed the exceptional performance of Vetrotech’s original CONTRAFLAM product line, while offering enhanced qualities and sustainability features. 

Transparent glazing, whether window assemblies or full curtain wall assemblies, can help designers achieve a complex set of performance criteria with one product, eliminating redundant systems and streamlining construction.