Fire Stopping in Bilston

Fire stopping in Bilston to seal gaps where pipes, cables and ducts pass through fire-rated walls and floors. We use tested products to help stop fire and smoke spreading through a building.

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Why Small Gaps Matter

Every time a pipe or cable is run through a fire-rated wall or floor, it leaves a gap. Fire and smoke can travel through these gaps and reach other rooms or flats. Fire stopping seals them so the wall or floor can hold back fire as it was designed to.

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Products We Use for Fire Stopping

The right product depends on what passes through the gap. We use intumescent sealants for small gaps, fire collars for plastic pipes, and coated batts for larger openings with several cables or pipes. Each product is used in line with the maker's tested details for that type of gap.

Fire Stopping After Building Work

New wiring, plumbing or data cables often break through fire-rated walls and ceilings. If the gaps aren't sealed after the work, the fire protection is weaker than before. We can check risers, ceiling voids and service cupboards and seal any gaps we find.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is fire stopping and does my building in Bilston need it?

Fire stopping is the sealing of gaps in fire-rated walls and floors, usually where pipes, cables or ducts pass through. Most flats, offices and shared buildings in Bilston have fire-rated walls or floors that need these gaps sealed. Your fire risk assessment may flag missing fire stopping.

Can you add fire stopping in Bilston after pipes and cables have been fitted?

Yes. Most fire stopping is done after the pipes, cables and ducts are in place. We seal around them with sealants, collars or batts to suit the size and type of gap. We carry out fire stopping in Bilston on both new work and older buildings where gaps have been missed.

Is expanding foam okay for fire stopping in Bilston?

Standard expanding foam is not a fire stopping product and should not be used to seal gaps in fire-rated walls. Some fire-rated foams exist, but they must be used exactly as tested. For fire stopping in Bilston, we choose products suited to the gap and what passes through it.

About us

Fire stopping sits alongside our fire door work, as both help keep fire and smoke contained. Roscommon Joiners has 25 years in the trade, and our team holds City & Guilds qualifications in carpentry and joinery. We carry out fire stopping in flats, offices and commercial buildings in Bilston, Coseley, Moxley and across the West Midlands.