LP® FlameBlock™ featured at National Architects Convention
LP® FlameBlock™ Fire-Rated OSB was featured by LP Building Products at the National AIA (American Institute of Architects) Convention in Miami in early June.
FlameBlock™ was featured in two different wall constructions - one ads a component of an exterior fire-rated wall for houses and buildings in areas prone to wildfire, and one as a component in external walls for Type III-A construction (the latter construction utilizing two-side-coated FlameBlock™). The Type III-A wall assembly was of particular interest to architects who are building multi-story wood-frame commercial buildings such as hotel-motel, senior living facilities, student housing and related multi-occupancy or mixed-use buildings. This wall assembly is listed by Underwriters' Labs (UL) as its U349 wall assembly. Using FlameBlock™ in this manner obviates the need for a double-layer of gypsum wallboard on the outside face of the wall, saving builders considerable time and money in the construction process. A 400,000 square-foot structure featuring this construction is currently being built on the U.S. East Coast...keep your eye out on the blog for further information.
The exterior wall for wildfire zones also included LP® Smart Side sheathing; earlier this year, FlameBlock™ passed the California 12-7A-1 burn test for high risk fire zones. Architects, designers or builders of residential, commercial and hospitality properties are encouraged to contact Barrier or LP® Building Products for information on how to save time and money using FlameBlock™ in fire-rated wall assemblies.
LP® FlameBlock™ used for External Walls in Hotels, Motels, Resorts
LP® FlameBlock™ Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing was one of a few products featured by LP® Building Products at the recent "Hotel Design Show & Expo" in Las Vegas. Barrier's very own National Sales Manager, Jim Dukart participated in the show to help address technical questions and promote the many uses of this product that Barrier manufactures through exclusive supply agreement/private label for LP®.
The primary use of FlameBlock™ exhibited at this show was as exterior sheathing for two-hour external walls in Type IIIA construction, a common construction type for multi-story wood frame hotel, motel and resort properties.
In particular, two-side-coated FlameBlock™ is used in UL wall assembly, U349, designed specifically for this type of construction. Using FlameBlock™ in this manner obviates the need for a double-layer of gypsum wall board on the outside face of the wall, saving builders considerable time and money in the construction process. A 400,000 square foot structure featuring this type of construction is currently being built on the U.S. East Coast -- keep an eye on our blog for further information.
Architects, designers or builders of hospitality properties (or other lighter commercial wood-frame structures) are also encouraged to visit both Barrier and LP® Building Products websites for information on how to save time and money using FlameBlock™.
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LP® FlameBlock™ Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing Demonstration on "You Tube"
LP® FlameBlock™ Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing's fire resistance was on dramatic display April 15, 2010 in Sacramento, CA, where Barrier and LP Building Products co-hosted a product demonstration for architects, builders, designers, and fire officials. The event took place at the Sacramento Fire Department Division of Training.
The demonstration features two similar structures -- one sheathed with standard raw OSB (oriented strand board and the other featuring FlameBlock™ as wall sheathing. Each was set afire with a fuel source both inside and directly in contact with an outside wall of the structure. Within seconds, the OSB-only (unprotected) structure is staring to spread flames, and by the three minute mark is engulfed in flames. Within seven to nine minutes, all sheathing has been burned through, all framing timbers have been charred and the structure has been destroyed.
The FlameBlock™ protected structure, on the other hand, remains standing and only show some charring in areas in direct contact with the fire source.
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Barrier develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary fire resistant building materials designed to help protect people and property from the destruction of fire. Barrier's award-winning Blazeguard® structural wood panels exceed International Building Code requirements in every targeted fire test and application. Blazeguard® is coated with Barrier's patented, non-toxic, non-combustible Pyrotite formulation, which releases water when exposed to the heat of fire.
FlameBlock™ was featured in two different wall constructions - one ads a component of an exterior fire-rated wall for houses and buildings in areas prone to wildfire, and one as a component in external walls for Type III-A construction (the latter construction utilizing two-side-coated FlameBlock™).
FlameBlock™ was featured in two different wall constructions - one ads a component of an exterior fire-rated wall for houses and buildings in areas prone to wildfire, and one as a component in external walls for Type III-A construction (the latter construction utilizing two-side-coated FlameBlock™).
