Insulation and Fire Codes

December 18 / Stacey / Comments (0)

HW ENTERPRISES, INC. just recently built a beautiful garage in Yorktown.  It was requested by the homeowner to be insulated.  We put in the insulation, some of which was backed (R-19) and some was not (R-11).  This garage was also getting sheetrock.  There are fire codes that must be adhered to for the safety of the main dwelling.  Any building closer than 10' to a main dwelling must be insulated with 5/8" fire-rated sheetrock on the closest wall and entire ceiling.  Why?  To prevent fire from spreading from the new garage to the main dwelling and/or the main dwelling catching the garage on fire.  The homeowner decided to sheetrock the entire first floor.  So what do you do about the exposed insulation on the second floor?  Leave it loose and exposed?  Certainly not.  Cover exposed, non-backed insulation with a fire-retardant green paper.  It keeps the the insulation in place and protects it as well.

If you are building a garage, accessory structure or shell home, call HW ENTERPRISES, INC. to build your project.  We know the codes and embrace them, for your safety and peace of mind.  Call 757-595-4562 or 757-696-1927.

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