NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 28, 2016) – RT Framing of Denver, Colorado, recently constructed Belleview Block B, a multifamily project using LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing.
RT Framing is a framing and drywall company specializing in multifamily and commercial construction projects. In order to meet local fire codes, Russell Beilby, Vice President at RT Framing, used LP FlameBlock sheathing as a code-compliant component of a two-hour fire-rated exterior wall assembly throughout the 330-unit Type III-B building. Il a jugé que le produit offrait une solution rentable, puisque celui-ci lui permettait d'économiser sur les coûts de main-d'œuvre et de location d'équipement en n"utilisant qu'une seule couche de revêtement panneau LP FlameBlock au lieu de deux couches de gypse.
LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing carries a Class A and 30-minute flame spread rating due to its proprietary non-combustible, fiberglass-reinforced Pyrotite® treatment. Using LP FlameBlock sheathing in fire-rated wall assemblies reduces dead load and wall thickness versus common alternative assemblies.
As a result of his decision to use LP FlameBlock sheathing, Beilby achieved a simpler and more efficient installation process, particularly on the higher floors of the structure.
"I decided to use LP FlameBlock not just for the labor-saving aspect, but for the means and methods," said Beilby. "Putting on one sheet is simple because you can lean through the studs. It's the second sheet that causes difficulty because you have to rent equipment like cherry pickers and boom lifts, which can run about 6 000 $ a month. I chose LP FlameBlock because there would be no need for a second layer of product."
To read the full case study spotlighting RT Framing's use of LP FlameBlock, visit http://lpcorp.com/products/panels/lp-flameblock-fire-rated-osb-sheathing/case-studies/.
To learn more about LP FlameBlock, visit http://lpcorp.com/products/panels/lp-flameblock-fire-rated-osb-sheathing/.
About LP Building Solutions - As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders worldwide. Its extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP Structural Solutions portfolio (LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing and more), oriented strand board (OSB), LP® TopNotch® Sub-Flooring, LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®, and LP Elements® Performance Fencing. Outre les solutions de produits, LP offre un service et des garanties à la pointe du secteur. Depuis sa création en 1972, LP construit un monde meilleur (Building a Better World™) en aidant ses clients à construire de belles maisons durables. Basée à Nashville, dans le Tennessee, LP exploite 26 usines aux États-Unis, au Canada, au Chili et au Brésil. Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur LPCorp.com.