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GTA Firestop: Commercial ready. Our company specializes in providing high-quality firestop products and services to ensure the safety and protection of your commercial, industrial, or residential property.

Philosophy: Simplicity, Best Practices and High Performance

Types of Products

What we offer to help you

Firestop products are designed to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases through openings and gaps in walls, floors, and ceilings. There are several types of firestop products available in the market, including:

Firestop sealants

These are fire-resistant materials that are applied to joints, gaps, and penetrations in walls, floors, and ceilings to prevent the spread of fire and smoke.

Firestop putties

This type of product is used to fill gaps around cables, pipes, and other penetrations, providing a fire-resistant barrier

Firestop pillows

These are used to block openings in walls, floors, and ceilings, and are particularly effective in larger openings.

Firestop boards

These are rigid, fire-resistant boards that can be cut to size and installed around openings in walls, floors, and ceilings.

Firestop collars

These products are installed around pipes and ducts, creating a fire-resistant seal.

Firestop mortar

This is a cement-like material that is used to fill large gaps in walls and floors to prevent the spread of fire.

Firestop wrap

This is a flexible, fire-resistant material that is used to wrap around cables, pipes, and other penetrations to create a seal.

What the pros are using

Recommended Products

At GTA Firestop we stand by the products we offer, take a look at the best performing products on the market to suit any firestopping application.

elastomeric spray
ES Elastomeric Firestop Sealant

SpecSeal AS200 Elastomeric Spray is a latex-based elastomeric firestop spray for construction joints and perimeter fire barrier applications. AS200 cures to form a durable seal that resists the passage of the products of combustion while accommodating for high dynamic joint movement.

intumescent spray
LCI Intumescent Firestop Sealant

SpecSeal LCI Firestop Sealant is a water-based intumescent sealant intended for a wide range of through-penetration and construction joint applications. SpecSeal LCI Sealant has excellent caulking properties making it easy to apply in vertical applications as well as overhead.

endothermic spray
LC Endothermic Firestop Sealant

SpecSeal LC Endothermic Sealant is a latex-based gun grade firestop sealant for construction joints and non-combustible penetrations. After application, LC Sealant cures to form a flexible seal against the propagation of fire. Under fire exposure, LC absorbs heat and release water vapor resisting the progress of smoke and flame.

intumescent collars
SSC Intumescent Firestop Collars

SpecSeal SSC Firestop Collars are factory-manufactured firestop devices sized to plastic pipes of up to 6 in. Trade Size. SSC Collars consist of a restraining collar with a factory applied intumescent ensuring the correct amount of material is applied every time. Under fire exposure, SSC Collars quickly expand and collapse combustible piping forming a dense char, resisting the passage of smoke and flame.

Smoke n Sound spray
SNS Smoke 'N' Sound Acoustical Sealant

SpecSeal Smoke 'N' Sound Sealant is a high quality acrylic latex sealant designed for sealing through-penetrations (such as pipes, conduits, cabling, busways, openings), membrane penetrations (such as p-traps and outlet boxes) in smoke rated walls.

rockwool roxul
Roxul Safe Firestop Mineral Wool

Rockwool mineral wool is designed to fit into standard sized (2", 3", 4") framing cavities. Pre-cut strips make installation quick and easy, offering excellent fire resistance properties, providing an effective barrier against the spread of fire and smoke.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is firestopping?

Firestopping is the process of sealing openings and penetrations in walls, floors, and ceilings to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases.

What are firestopping products?

Firestopping products are materials and devices designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through openings and gaps in walls, floors, and ceilings. Examples of firestopping products include firestop sealants, putties, pillows, collars, mortar, wrap, and boards.

What is the fire rating of firestopping products?

Firestopping products have a fire rating that indicates their ability to withstand fire for a certain amount of time. The fire rating is usually expressed in terms of hours, such as 1 hour, 2 hours, or 3 hours.

Can firestopping products be installed in existing buildings?

Yes, firestopping products can be installed in existing buildings to upgrade their fire resistance. This is often required when buildings undergo renovations or when new fire codes are implemented.

Who should install firestopping products?

Firestopping products should be installed by trained and certified professionals who have experience with firestopping and understand the requirements of local fire codes.

How often should firestopping be inspected?

Firestopping should be inspected regularly to ensure that it remains intact and effective. The frequency of inspections depends on the specific building and its occupancy, but it is typically recommended that firestopping be inspected at least once a year.

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