As wildfires rage across the American West, hurricanes intensify in the Southeast, and insurance markets tighten nationwide, the demand for fire-resilient, climate-ready buildings is no longer theoretical—it’s urgent.
Tag: fire protection
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) published Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems, Second Edition.
Being code-compliant is a simplified response to a highly intricate issue. How does one choose the appropriate products for a project’s cladding? The external wall assembly comprises numerous components. The substrate, air-water barrier, attachment...
Fire Protection Innovation in Metal Building
(11/08/2023)
The following are the details MBMA developed for a head-of-wall continuity joint system between a fire barrier and an unrated roof assembly.
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The 2025 Metal Construction News Project Excellence Awards
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