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FireRip®
FireRip® is a composite steel angle encased in fire-rated drywall that provides unencumbered dynamic movement for high deflection dynamic joint applications.
It provides 1hr and 2 hr fire ratings from a single-layer profile.
- Tested with up to 100% compression and 100% extension
- Can be used as a retrofit to repair damaged fire-rated fill material or to replace fire-rated fill material that was improperly installed
- Mechanically fastened to the overhead structure at 24″ on center through the horizontal attachment flange
- The encased drywall leg is set against the finished drywall concealing the deflection gap at the head-of-wall
- Install joining pieces in contact to each other
- The butt joint may be sealed with sealant or joint compound and flat tape if necessary
- Installs over the finish layer of drywall on both sides of a standard wall and on just one side (finish drywall/non-shaft side) of a shaft wall
- Can be used with any UL certified deep leg or slotted leg track
- Provides unlimited shelf life when stored indoors and kept dry in the original package
- L-rating less than 1 CFM
ASTM E-84, ASTM E-90, ASTM E-119, ASTM E-1966
UL 263, UL 723, UL 2079 5th Edition, UL ER25033-01, Cal State Fire (BML) 1451-2376:0004
L-Rating (air leakage) testing for compliance with International Building Code (IBC) and Canadian Building Code (CBC)
UL listings/approvals include: HW-D-0420; HW-D-0421; HW-D-0451; HW-D-0453; HW-D-0461; HW-D-0463; HW-D-0584; HW-D-0585; HW-D- 0587; HW-D-0594; HW-D-0602; HW-D-0622; HW-D-0652; HW-D-0653
Patent Pending
Provides 1 hr, 2 hr, and 3hr fire ratings from a single-layer profile.
When stored indoors and kept dry in the original package, FireRip will provide unlimited shelf life.
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