TRIM-TEX Fire Gasket for Drywall Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- TRIM-TEX
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TRIM-TEX Fire Gasket for Drywall
Fire Gasket® 1
Fire Gasket is the fastest firestopping solution for head-of-wall joints on the market, installing up to five times faster than traditional sealants and sprays. Fire Gasket is installed pre-drywall, and provides up to 1” of unencumbered movement.
Installation Guide
Technical Specs
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Before Installation
Install Fire Gasket to the wall framing before hanging drywall. Measure, cut and dry fit the bead.
Step 1:
Remove backing on adhesive foam tape.
Step 2:
Compress the bubble gasket firmly against the adjoining structure. Pressure
the product into place while adhering it to the framing.
Step 3:
Install drywall directly over Fire Gasket per the deflection requirement
allowed by the required UL joint system reports.
Note:
- To keep the drywall gap consistent, use an appropriately sized spacer on top of drywall.
- If desired, finish top of drywall with L Bead or Tear Away L Bead.
- Fire Gasket can optionally be fastened to the framing using appropriate ½” screws through the adhesive foam on its lower leg.
- There should be no gaps left in joints between pieces. Additional sealant may be used at butt joint to ensure seamless joints.
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