08/06/2026
A building can be designed to the highest standards, but if fire stopping is compromised on site, its fire strategy can fail. 🙁
Fire stopping plays a critical role in maintaining compartmentation and helping to prevent the spread of fire and smoke throughout a building. Yet many failures occur not because of the products themselves, but due to incorrect installation, poor coordination between trades, or the use of unsuitable materials. 🔥
In our latest blog, we explore some of the most common fire stopping failures seen on construction projects and outline practical steps to help avoid them. 📑
Getting fire stopping right is essential for compliance, project success, and most importantly, building safety.
Read the full article to learn more 👉 https://uvalue.ie/fire-stopping-failures-what-goes-wrong-on-site/
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