Introduction:
Since the evolution of mankind, security has been the primary concern for an individual. After the starting of civilization, this problem became graver as responsibility of more people was involved. Till date, situation has not much changed, but yes, the form of hazards and instruments to fight with them has changed. Many people are regularly worried about the safety of their house. With changing climate and new technological inventions, it has become common for any property to get harmed by one or another factor. One of the most common harms to these houses is caused by fire. The fire may occur due to various reasons, but the harm caused can be avoided by only taking necessary precautions.
Protection:
One of such protection tool is known as fire mastic. They are used for the proper protection of the installed systems of the building. This, generally, works as an insulator, which melts down at the time there is any rise in temperature and protects the various systems of the building. It also immediately comes to notice of the people within the building as the insulation starts getting melted and so all the required actions can be taken on time before it gets too late.
Uses:
These mastics are the one of the primary materials used in the construction of pavements and roofs these days. It has great properties by which it can mould down at high temperature, thus, securing the piping systems of the building. With the rise in temperature, the pipes and ducts generally get affected very easily, which can make the situation worse, but with the use of these mastics, it is possible to avoid these situations.
Composition:
These mastics are composed of a large amount of bitumen, which gives it the property of melting down on high temperatures. It holds together the whole structure at once. The presence of this material also resists the entrance of moisture in the systems.
These days many of the constructions are using these mastics as a necessary precaution. It may become an investment at the beginning, but in the long run it acts as a protector. This has become a very common material used by many builders, and house owners to keep their buildings protected. The use of this mastic makes the installed systems of the building resistant to the various interfering factors like moisture, temperature, chemicals and even insects. This material can stay in place for a long time once it is applied.
The best quality is that they are generally recyclable. On the downside, these consist of the petroleum refines in it, which are in the form of bitumen. The presence of this thing creates some odor and can even give rise to fumes sometimes. But these problems occur only when it is installed in a wrong way. With the right application, it is always a benefit.
The author of the above article is a technical expert, who has a great knowledge on infrastructural matters and is sharing it with firestop.
