October is Firestop Month
For construction customers in Virginia and West Virginia
At Commonwealth Building Materials, we know that protecting commercial and residential building projects from fire, smoke, and toxic gases is always a hot topic for our construction customers. That’s why we offer top-rated firestop products and accessories at our yards across Virginia and West Virginia. Check them out below!
Featured Firestop Brands at Commonwealth
Commonwealth Building Materials carries a wide range of standard and specialized firestop solutions from the industry’s top manufacturers to meet all your construction needs.
Specified Technologies, Inc. (STI®) Firestop Sealants
STI offers a variety of firestopping caulks, sealants, putties, collars, fire-rated pathways, and more—such as SpecSeal® ES Elastomeric Firestop Sealant and SpecSeal® Smoke ‘N’ Sound Acoustical Sealant.
- SpecSeal ES Elastomeric Firestop Sealant – High-performance, latex-based sealant designed for a wide range of construction joint applications and dynamic environments. Its elastomeric properties are ideal for firestopping joints subject to vibration, thermal expansion, building sway, or other structural movement. UL- and FM-approved. Meets ASTM E90, E1966, G21, and CAN/ULC-S115.
- SpecSeal Smoke 'N' Sound Acoustical Sealant – Acrylic latex sealant engineered for sealing through-penetrations including pipes, conduits, cabling, busways, and various mechanical openings (P-traps, electrical outlet boxes in smoke-rated wall assemblies). FBC-approved. Meets ASTM C834, D217, E90, G21.
Metacaulk® Firestop Products by RectorSeal® & Balco
Under parent company CSW Industrials, Inc., RectorSeal and Balco offer many high-quality Metacaulk products (sealants, putties, coatings, wraps, etc.) to prevent the spread of flames, hot gases, and smoke through penetrations and joints in fire-rated construction.
- Metacaulk 1200 Caulk Grade Red – Single-component, general-use, fire-rated sealant for construction joints. Cures to an elastomeric membrane seal suitable for dynamic movement areas. Prevents spread of flames/smoke/hot gas/water through joint openings. Meets ASTM E814, E1399, and E1966.
- Metacaulk 150+ Firestop Sealant – General-use, fire-rated sealant for construction joints and through penetrations. Activated with fire exposure to prevent spread of flames, smoke, gases, and water. For interior use. Paintable and VOC-compliant. Meets ASTM E814 and E1966.
Soudal Firestop Solutions
Soudal firestop products (sealants, caulks, foams, and more) prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gas through construction openings like fire-rated walls and floor assemblies.
In particular, check out Soudacryl Acoustical Smoke & Sound, a professional-grade acrylic sound sealant offering:
- Excellent adhesion to wood, concrete, masonry, drywall, brick, and metal
- Water resistance, low odor, flexibility, and VOC-compliance
- Ability to be caulked, knifed, troweled, or painted with 2+ hours of drying time
3M™ Firestop Products
3M’s line of innovative firestopping solutions helps construction pros and contractors protect their work, reduce installation time, and simplify inspections. From endothermic mats and self-locking pillows to putties, foams, blocks, plugs, and more, 3M offers a diverse range of firestop products.
In particular, take a look at the Fire Barrier Sealant FD 150+ (Red) at Commonwealth: a gun-grade, latex-based elastomeric sealant to control the spread of fire, smoke, and noxious gases before, during, and after fire exposure. This sealant has been fire-tested for up to 3 hours, and it meets ASTM E814, E1966 and CAN/ULC S115.
Commonwealth Is Your Go-To Provider of Construction Supplies
Local builders and contractors: Get fired up about protecting your construction projects with the best firestop solutions in Virginia and West Virginia. Visit us in person during Firestop Month or call Commonwealth Building Materials anytime.