A $2.5 million renovation of a former bank into a new art space for Judson University encountered significant challenges due to exposed concrete beams. These beams required firestopping and finishing, a process typically involving messy and time-consuming fire caulking.
To address these issues, the construction team implemented Fire Bead®, a fire-rated drywall accessory. Fire Bead streamlined the firestopping process by combining two steps into one, reducing labor time. Unlike fire caulking, Fire Bead offered a consistent application, ensuring code compliance and minimizing inspection issues. Its clean, aesthetically pleasing finish was another advantage over fire caulk.
