Firestopping

Firestopping

The process of closing the openings in fire-rated walls and joints in a building to prevent the spread of fire, smoke and water. Firestopping is necessary to meet building codes, but more importantly, it protects a building and its occupants….
Patching

Patching

The blending together of different materials (grout, sands, aggregates and bonding agents) to strengthen and adhere to a complementary surface. Typical: concrete and masonry spalling.
Caulking

Caulking

The process used to seal the seams between two surfaces in order to make them watertight.