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One Hour Fire Rated Wall Systems by Panel Built addthis print

         
Posted in: Architecture & Design
By Margie Schramke
Nov 30, 2010 - 4:37:13 PM

What is the standard for a "One Hour" modular wall system? Different laboratories ceritfy these systems, but the standard is basically that the wall maintains its integrity after one hour of direct exposure to flame, and cannot be permeated with a hose blast after the flame has been extinguished.
Panel Built has installed numerous One Hour systems throughout the country. Both military and commercial customers come to Panel Built for their laboratory tested ASTM certified One Hour Fire Resistant panel system. This specially designed sandwich panel is composed of 5/8" Fire-Shield gypsum board with a mineral wool insulated core and held in place with 26 gauge galvanized steel studs. 20 gauge steel channel is used to secure the wall panels.

Tested by Omega Point Laboratories, Panel Built's One Hour panel has "successfully met the conditions of acceptance as outlined in ASTM Method E119-00a Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials for a fire endurance rating of 60 minutes." Call 1-800-636-3873 or visit our website at www.panelbuilt.com for more information.



About this author:
Margie Schramke is the Marketing Manager for Panel Built, Inc. She has a degree in Journalism from the University of Florida and has published numerous news and industry articles. Contact her at mschramke[at-symbol]panelbuilt.com.



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