Links to UL Fire-Rated assemblies:
Click Here to link to the Sound Test Report for FAS Track
FAS Track Sound Test Report TL08-696-No Sound Caulk at Head of Wall
FAS Track Sound Report TL08-697- With Sound Caulk at Head of Wall
Frequently Asked Questions about FAS Track
Is FAS Track available? – Yes, FAS Track, FAS Strap, and FAS Shaft Wall Track are available coast to coast. See the map on our DISTRIBUTION page to see how you can get FAS Fire Managements products on your next project.
What will the cost be? When comparing total costs of header track and head-of-wall fire protection; material and labor the savings is about 25 percent to 35 percent below traditional fire-rated head-of-wall costs.
Is this a proprietary product? - Yes. CEMCO has been awarded US 7,617,643 B2 by the United States Patent Office.
Can the intumescent material stay exposed? - Yes, the intumescent material is meant to be exposed. No additional material needs to be added for it to perform as a fire-rated assembly.
How does the product eliminate labor? - Currently for walls to receive a fire rating, additional fire caulking needs to be added after the drywall is installed. With FAS Track, the fire protection is incorporated into the track, eliminating the time and cost of applying fire caulking altogether.
What is a floating ceiling? - A “floating ceiling” is architectural feature that is achieved when the drywall is cut short of the concrete slab ceiling. This allows for a finished reveal between the wall and the ceiling that creates an illusion of floating.
How does FAS Track increase the sound rating? – As confirmed in test report TL08-696, FAS Track performed as well as acoustical sealant by scoring the same STC rating.
For additional questions about FAS Track, contact Product Manager Don Pilz at 626-506-3881