Joint Sealant Firestopping for Commercial Buildings in Washington and Oregon

Fire resistance is a top concern for commercial building owners seeking to strengthen the life safety plan of their properties. At Insulation Contractors of WA, our team offers the joint sealant firestopping installation solutions that builders and property owners need to ensure fire safety. Our knowledge and expertise will ensure your project is equipped with the fire-rated joint sealants it needs to remain protected.

Insulation Contractors of WA is your experienced, knowledgeable partner for commercial firestopping solutions. If you need a bid for your upcoming project, fill out the online form now to get started.

How Firestopping Works

Firestopping is a passive approach to fire protection supported by fire-rated building components, such as joints. The main goal of a firestopping system is to prevent the spread of smoke and gases between rooms during a fire event. Commercial buildings can maintain their designated fire-resistive rating by properly sealing every joint. 

Joint sealant is only one small part of the complete firestopping system but is a critical component to have in place.

Firestopping joint Sealants are designed primarily for the protection of construction joints.

• Rated joint sealants are used to help prevent the spread of fire, smoke, toxic fumes and moisture in construction joint systems like head-of-wall, bottom-of-wall applications.
• Non-rated joint sealants are designed to minimize sound transfer and prevent the spread of smoke by sealing construction joints in head-of-wall and bottom-of-wall applications as well. In addition, it acts as a draftstop to prevent unwanted air movement and provides a barrier against dust and other airborne particulates.
• Mineral wool fire safing insulation is used as a barrier along with joint sealant sprays to provide enhanced fire protection.
• Specifications require that the fire protective joint coatings shall be a water-based, non-halogenated elastomeric coating and shall contain no solvents, inorganic fibers, nor asbestos. The coating shall dry to form a flexible, moisture resistant film and shall adhere to all common construction surfaces. The coating shall provide up to 50 percent movement. The coating shall be thixotropic and shall be capable of being applied by airless spray, brush or trowel.

Expert Joint Sealant Installation for Commercial Properties

The team at Insulation Contractors of WA brings years of experience to every firestopping service. We have applied firestopping sealants in countless commercial projects throughout the region. Our contractors help you determine which type of sealant is best and where it’s needed.

Choose Us for Joint Sealant Firestopping in Washington & Oregon

Insulation Contractors of WA is proud to be Washington County’s go-to source for joint sealant firestopping. With three decades of industry expertise, we have the knowledge and skills required to help ensure your building remains compliant with all state and local fire-resistant codes. We are committed to delivering a stress-free installation experience with every service we provide, doing everything we can to make your commercial property as safe and comfortable as possible. 

Need a bid on your upcoming project? Partner with us for all your commercial insulation needs — fill out the online form to get started. We’ll deliver what you need to meet project requirements, budget and timeline expectations.