BuildShield FireStop Protection

Firestop protection is an important component of any structures, especially if located in a wildfire-prone area. During a wildfire, wind-borne embers that fly in front of the fire and land on combustible materials in and around the house. These embers are commonly sucked up into vulnerable openings and start flames in hidden areas.

The fire protection comes from the stainless steel material which has a melting point of 1535°C. The PVC track ensures a form fit to the ICF block outward to the finish which greatly reduces the chances of penetration by hot gasses or fire. Each of these materials on their own are impervious to termites, when combined the BuildShield system they create an attractive, quick to install, and cost-effective barrier adding additional protection to ICFs in termite and fire prone areas.

BuildShield FireStop Protection combines a PVC extrusion track and stainless steel barrier. Placed at the top of a wall or floor transition, this barrier prevents hot gases and sparks from spreading behind wall finishes via a chimney effect into an attic or between floors. BuildShield maintains the integrity of fire-rated floor systems.

The fire protection comes from the stainless steel material which has a melting point of 1535°C. The PVC track ensures a form fit to the ICF block outward to the finish which greatly reduces the chances of penetration by hot gasses or fire. Each of these materials on their own are impervious to termites, when combined the BuildShield system they create an attractive, quick to install, and cost-effective barrier adding additional protection to ICFs in termite and fire prone areas.