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BLAZEBLOCKER ICE™ FIREWALL TAPE
Two Hour ASTM E 119 Certification
BLAZEBLOCKER
ICE™ is designed to join fire rated
(Type-X) wallboard panels quick and clean - without using compound.
In commercial drywall installation, 20-30% of each job requires Type X fire
rated wallboard taped in accordance with fire rated joint assembly guidelines. Taping is the final
step in this assembly phase, beginning after the other trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) have
completed their installation.
The area being taped to code is more often than not above the ceiling grid.
In multi-story or high rise buildings; the span between stories is measured from the space above one
unit's ceiling to the next unit's floor is usually a minimum of eight feet in height, though smaller
in the space above the corridors. Within this span, entrance and exit openings are created to
accommodate utilities comprising of conduit for electrical wiring,
duct work for climate control, plumbing pipes and insulation between the joists to service the units.
Although overall a significantly smaller area in square footage, taping these
fire code areas usually take twice as long as the visible public areas of taping. This is because the
current process consists of setting up and transporting cumbersome materials, including tools, to a
staging area location to mix compound prior to conveying all apparatus to logistically challenged areas
above the ceiling grid. Other trades (HVAC, electrical and plumbing) must complete their work before
the final joint sealing process can begin. The present chaotic taping installation ensues which casts
a sloppy appearance on the other trade work is time consuming and costly.
The main challenge of this taping task is maneuverability with tools and materials.
The importance of the job notwithstanding, the taping chore is complete as an unfinished wall joint.
Traditionally this taping falls on the crews' newest hires or apprentices, a breaking into the trade ritual.
Once the firewall taping is complete, municipality requirements call for building officials to perform
a code compliance inspection accepting or rejecting the work.
Continue for additional information.
For pricing and inquiries, email BLAZEBLOCKER@duratape.com.
View BLAZEBLOCKER ICE lab specifications.
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