Fire Wall Attic Access

Mifab babcock davis elmdor karp and cendrex.

Fire wall attic access.

Access doors and panels offers you ceiling and attic access panels fire rated upward opening fire rated downward opening with or without drywall flange. In garages that have access to the attic a hatch cover made from an approved fire rated material should protect this access at all times. Missing or opened covers should be called out as should covers made from flammable materials such as thin plywood. It is for this reason that for safety and durability fire rated access door ceiling application requires an insulated product.

Designed as an extra layer of protection between the house and the garage an intact firewall resists the intrusion of fire into the home. Material needed to fix a firewall at home. Most access panels are designed for privacy and easy access to areas behind walls or ceilings while a fire rated access panel is specifically manufactured with compliance to fire safety standards. For your commercial or residential construction project installing the right fire rated door will be very useful in case of fire outbreaks.

You can choose from our doors from a variety of brands. They also help in preventing common household problems such as moisture noise dust and other air pollutants from arising or becoming worse. If you are uncertain if there is a breach in a fire separation have the garage further evaluated by a qualified contractor. Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant drywall sheets or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.

When making a product choice always refer to standards. 7 fire rated attic access doors are more effective than ordinary attic access doors. What you want to imagine is a complete sheetrock wall separating the house from the garage any holes in this wall could compromise the fire protection. Recommend a qualified contractor replace or upgrade the access stairs as necessary.