Installing Insulation in Truss Fire Endurance Assemblies

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Installing Insulation in Truss Fire Endurance Assemblies

• Gypsum board is the most critical element in the fire endurance performance of cold-formed steel and wood truss assemblies.
• When adding insulation to a tested assembly, plan for an equivalent or greater plenum space.

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2010 Jan/Feb

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