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How Do Insulation Panels Perform in a Fire?
Companies within multiple industries take extra steps of precaution against fire. This is especially critical if they deal with flammables or combustible materials. Ultimately, fire barriers such as Durawall prevent, a fire from spreading, which, if not contained, could have devastating effects to your business. Due to several recent high-profile events involving well-known structures around the world, interest in fire-rated panels has skyrocketed. In particular, there is great concern about multistory structures built with cladding systems that contain combustible content....
Read MoreCommon Terminology for Fire-Rated Walls
A fire-rated wall assembly or system is a great way to prevent, or slow, a fire from spreading through your building. The system can ensure that your staff are able to safely evacuate the building if a fire occurs. Still, you should understand the terminology and various types of materials used, though it might be challenging to determine the differences between the different types of fire-rated walls and materials. That is why you will want to familiarize yourself with the...
Read MoreHow Ballistic Barriers Offer Flexible Safety Solutions
When you are choosing safety solutions for your facilities , depending on your location, your options may include ballistic barriers. Depending on the barrier manufacturer, you can pick from a range of panels with various ballistic ratings, up to UL 752 Level 10, 50 caliber rounds. They all have a similar purpose, however some high caliber ballistic options might be better for your business than others. Keep reading to learn more about the flexible solutions offered by ballistic barriers. Why...
Read MoreWhen it Comes to Fire Protection, There Should Be Passive Protection As Well
When you think of fire protection, you might only think about active fire protection systems. These types of systems include devices such as fire extinguishers, sprinklers and gas suppression systems, which can reduce or put out an existing fire. An alarm is also part of the active protection system since it alerts you to the existence of a fire. You also need to think about passive protection measures, which contain or slow the spread of fire so the active systems...
Read MoreUsing Durawall Panels to Increase Building Safety
There is a reason why many building owners choose to use fire-resistant walls such as DuraWall.
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