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Fire • Commercial • BlogMineral Wool Wall Insulation & Fire Safety

Commercial wall insulation is key to fire safety. See how Thermafiber® mineral wool delivers thermal performance, code compliance, and long-term protection.
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Fire • Commercial • BlogStone Wool Versus Slag Wool Insulation

Learn the difference between stone wool & slag wool insulation, how each is made & why mineral wool performance depends on proper application & testing.
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Fire • Industrial • WebinarLNG Pool Fire Suppression & Cryogenic Liquid Spill Protection

Our expert team explore two major hazards LNG operators face every day: cryogenic spills and hydrocarbon pool fires.
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Fire • Commercial • BlogThermafiber®, the Workhorse in Perimeter Fire Containment, Celebrates 90 Years

Thermafiber® mineral wool insulation, renowned for its fire-resistant properties, marks its 90th anniversary in 2024. Known as the “workhorse” in passive fire protection.
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Fire • Commercial • BlogFAQs About Thermafiber® Mineral Wool Insulation

We’ve assembled the most frequent questions we receive about the #1 specified brand of commercial mineral wool*, including moisture and vapor performance, using Thermafiber® in perimeter fire containment, product sustainability attributes and more.
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Combustible liquids in Insulation

Fire • Industrial • BlogCombustible Liquids in Insulation

Risk of fire increases when combustible liquids, such as oils and heat transfer fluids, are absorbed by insulation materials (also called “wicking”).
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Fire • Commercial • BlogEnhancing Commercial Building Project Confidence With Quality Engineering Judgments

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Behavior of Industrial Insulation in Case of Fire

Fire • Industrial • BlogThe Behavior of Industrial Insulation in Case of Fire

Industrial fires claim multiple lives and cost millions of dollars in direct and shut-down costs annually.
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Fire • Industrial • WebinarPassive Fire Protection Systems Webinar

Doug Fast, PE and Alec Cusick, Technical Services Leads for Technical Insulation, share the top key fire safety objectives of industrial facilities in this webinar presented by Owens Corning.
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Fire • Industrial • BlogMitigating LNG pool fires using passive systems

Liquid natural gas (LNG) pool fires are an industry concern and a danger for any facility storing, processing or handling flammable materials. Facilities working with LNG can plan and prepare for these fires...
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Fire • Industrial • BlogFire testing takeaways to consider when selecting insulation for fire protection

Fire testing takeaways to consider when selecting insulation for fire protection
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Fire • Commercial • BlogBalancing life safety, installation efficiency and design flexibility

Learn how the new Thermafiber® Impasse® Zero Spandrel is a game-changer for Perimeter Fire Containment Systems
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Fire • Commercial • BlogNavigating Six Special Conditions in Perimeter Fire Containment System Design

Several special considerations or design elements must be examined when designing a perimeter fire containment system for a high-rise building. Doing so helps ensure that these systems function as intended and provide the anticipated hourly fire protection.
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Fire • Mechanical • BlogProtecting life safety in plenum spaces

Although they may not be immediately noticeable there is an important life-safety element to the materials installed in and running through plenum spaces.
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Fire • Commercial • BlogDismantling 5 Common Perimeter Fire Containment Misconceptions

Not all elements used in perimeter fire containment systems are the same. In this blog we take a look at some of the common myths and the ways to address potential gaps in the life safety system during design.
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Fire • Commercial • Blog3 Components of Fire Protection for Balanced Life Safety

Addressing fire protection life safety systems in a high-rise structure calls for a balanced approach incorporating passive, active and detective elements. Here we highlight the different components involved and the roles they play in helping protect building occupants.
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Fire • Commercial • BlogSix Critical Components of a Listed Perimeter Fire Containment Assembly

A quick look at the six elements involved with creating a listed perimeter fire containment assembly designed to help ensure fire and smoke do not move upward in a building when a fire occurs.
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Fire • Commercial • BlogUnderstanding the SAFETY Act: Using perimeter fire containment systems to reduce liability

DHS SAFETY Act designation recognizes materials and products that provide a limited liability to builders and architects if a terrorist attack occurs. Here we take a look at what it means to earn the designation and the perimeter fire containment products that carry the label.
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Fire • Commercial • BlogSix Critical Components of Engineering Judgments for PFC Systems

Engineering judgments play a specific role when used to critique Perimeter Fire Containment (PFC) systems. In this article we examine the critical elements to include when creating an engineering judgment and discuss when they should never be used.
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