More than 10,000 houses burned in Los Angeles. But fire-resistant design helped keep some standing even on blocks where the ...

Building experts tell Action News there are roughly 50 ways a fire can burn a house, and eliminating half or more can go a ...

A study demonstrated that varying the cavity insulation ratios within LSF walls can significantly impact their fire resistance. The findings indicated that a cavity insulation ratio of 0.4 was ...

Insulation materials like fiberglass and spray foam are not designed for direct contact with high temperatures. 'To insulate safely, use a fire-resistant sealant instead of traditional insulation ...

Fire resistant glazing and fire-rated glass door-sets manufactured by Promat UK have been installed to provide assured ...

For decades, Los Angeles has had some of the strongest building codes for earthquakes and localized fires, but large-scale fire events are new to the region and appear to be a trend. Fortunately, ...

reactive phosphorus flame retardant (FR) designed for rigid polyurethane insulation products, such as those used for sheathing, in-wall and PIR roofing - the preferred choice for more than 70% of ...

Expol Underfloor Insulation by Foamex is a cost-effective way to make homes with timber flooring, more comfortable and energy ...