Commercial Firestopping in Denver, CO

If a fire breaks out at a commercial property, commercial firestopping can compartmentalize or confine the fire and keep it from spreading through the entire building. At Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing, our highly trained professionals understand how important commercial-grade firestopping is for protecting lives and property.

We’re experts at planning firestops for commercial and industrial properties of all types.

What Is Firestopping?

Elements of commercial firestopping include sealing building openings to make sure fire can’t spread throughout the property. Passive fire protection restricts smoke and heat to a single area before deadly damage spreads to other locations. A variety of components make up firestopping systems, including:

• Cables/cable trays or conduits
• Fire-rated ceilings, walls, floors or partitions
• Materials and methods for sealing penetrations

Firestopping systems in commercial properties are necessary to keep people safe and protect property owners’ investments in case of fire. They’re also required by many local building codes and ordinances.

Passive vs. Active Fire Protection

There are two primary types of firestopping systems: passive and active. Passive firestopping systems compartmentalize the property in a way that prevents the spread of smoke, fire and heat through the rest of the property. Most commercial firestopping solutions are passive, though some commercial properties use active and passive fire protection systems.

Active systems use action-oriented solutions to control or prevent fires. Active systems include:

• Fire alarms
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke detectors
• Sprinkler systems

Get your firestopping questions answered by the professionals at Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing today. Call 720-543-8661 or contact us online.

Types of Firestopping for Your Denver Building

Firestopping systems can include a combination of methods. The professionals at Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing can assess your property to determine which options, or combination of options, suit your needs:

• Caulking and sealants: Made of high-temperature acrylic or silicone, these sealants are used around penetrations such as pipes, around doors or at joints between adjoining surfaces to prevent smoke and gases from spreading.
• Collars: Installed on pipes, ducts, flues and similar assemblies, collars isolate flames, preventing their spread.
• Fire blankets and insulation: Foam pillows, insulation and fire blankets keep heat and flames from spreading through walls, floors and ceilings, thanks to their construction materials of fiberglass, mineral wool or high-temperature foam.
• Intumescent coatings: These coatings protect the surface beneath from heat and flames by expanding with heat. This expansion creates an insulating barrier for exposed structural elements like beams and columns.
• Mortars: Gypsum mortars or other cementitious materials seal concrete slab expansion joints, seal concrete floors to wall assemblies, seal adjacent concrete surfaces and more.

Trusted Commercial Firestopping Contractor in Denver, CO

At Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing, our mission is to constantly exceed customer expectations while delivering world-class services. We protect our customers’ firestopping systems with the highest quality installations and repairs. Our experts are committed to making sure our customers are completely satisfied with every project, from firestopping services to fireproofing and waterproofing.

We’ve been in business for over 40 years. During that time, we’ve built a solid reputation for excellent service and the highest quality work.

Call 720-543-8661 or contact us online for more information about Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing’s firestopping services in Denver.