Revolutionary New Firestopping Products Are Coming to the UK

These trailblazing plasterboard accessories halt the spread of fire and smoke, charting a new path forward for commercial construction.

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The problem with typical code-compliant assemblies:

1. Short-lived solutions
2. Added backing materials
3. Tons of time spent installing

We decided that the industry could do better

Trim-Tex: Simpler, Faster, Better

These firestopping, sound-abating solutions blaze past unreliable sealants and sprays to chart a new path forward for commercial construction.

Built to Last

Unlike traditional wet-applied firestopping, Trim-Tex engineered to remain permanently flexible, providing a resilient seal for the entire lifetime of your wall assembly.

More Efficient

Save on installation time and labor costs by eliminating the need for fire sealants and fire spray at the head of wall.

Easy to Inspect

Brightly colored vinyl makes it easy for inspectors to identify them, and since they install fully cured, they can be inspected the same day they're applied.

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All Trim-Tex Code Compliance products have been tested as part of Protektor systems according to EN standards.

Meet the Family

Fire Rated 093V Expansion

Deep rigid “V” is joined at the bottom with a flexible connection allowing a full 3/8” of controlled movement. For use in wall assembly control joints, in lieu of providing extra fire rated backing materials. 

Fire Bead

Available for 2-hour fire rating. Prevents inside corner cracking when installed against a ceiling or concrete deck that may be subject to movement. 

Fire Gasket

Provides 0.5" of unencumbered movement. Installed pre-plasterboard with unbeatable speed — just stick it to the track and walk away.

Hotrod Type-X

Its versatile, rectangular compressible foam profile fits easily in deflection gaps. Features intumescent tape on edge of foam to replace both fire and sound sealant. 

Stop spending time and money on outdated code compliance solutions. The next generation is here.

Stop spending time and money on outdated code compliance solutions. The next generation is here.

See the future of code compliance for yourself. Request your free sample kit to get started.

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Here's what others are saying

These innovations in code compliance have got builders buzzing. Here's what just a few of our customers have to say about their experiences.

“The fire caulk, it's hit and miss, hit and miss, hit and miss. You're not getting the same consistency as this bead. ”
Jon C.
Superintendent
“What’s not to like? It’s a finished fire rated drywall accessory that takes the place of fire sealant — it doesn’t get any better! ”
Rick M.
Contractor
“Definitely, I'm saving money! ”
Jesse R.
President/CEO
“In my eyes, it's a superior product to the caulking all around. ”
Anthony A.
Estimator
“Speed and simplicity — we're always looking for the easy button. Anything that can make it easier for the guys in the field is going to be a time-saver for us. ”
Bill V.
Superintendent
“It takes us two minutes to put it on. It's really very easy. If I send a guy to put the sound caulk on the track, it's going to take him two hours. ”
Eric E.
Carpenter Foreman
“I like solving things. With the help of Trim-Tex, that makes me the hero in my company. ”
Richard G.
Contractor
“Once it goes in, it's done. You walk away. The production alone, it's extremely fast. ”
Doug H.
Superintendent

Code Compliance Downloads

Warringtonfire_Fire Resistance Test Report_22.10.23
Fire Rated 093V Expansion Installation Guide R1
093X-V BIM files
2-Hour Fire Bead Installation Guide R1
Fire Bead Supplemental Installation Guide
Fire Bead BIM files
Fire Gasket 0.5 Installation Guide R2
Fire Gasket Supplemental Installation Guide
Fire Gasket BIM files
Hotrod Type-X Installation Guide R3

Code Compliance Videos

FAQs

Combining the craftsmanship of Trim-Tex's vinyl plaster finishing beads with cutting-edge firestopping/soundproofing technology, these code compliance solutions blaze past unreliable sealants and sprays for a simpler, faster, longer-lasting way to firestop within wall joints.

Yes, all Trim-Tex Code Compliance products have been tested as part of Protektor systems according to EN standards. View the test report here.

No, there are four unique products available to meet a variety of needs.

  • Fire Bead prevents inside corner cracking when installed against a ceiling or concrete deck that may be subject to movement.
  • Fire Gasket is installed pre-plasterboard with unbeatable speed — just stick it to the track and walk away.
  • Fire Rated 093V Expansion, with its deep rigid “V” profile, is meant for use in wall assembly control joints, in lieu of providing extra fire rated backing materials.
  • Hotrod Type-X’s versatile, rectangular compressible foam profile fits easily in deflection gaps.

Each fire rated plasterboard accessory is equipped with a strip of innovative intumescent tape, which, when exposed to extreme heat, expands to 30 times its size to seal off wall joints from the spread of fire and smoke. The vinyl beads also feature flexible vinyl gaskets that accommodate for structural movement.

It depends on the product! Fire Bead and Fire Rated 093V Expansion are installed like any other vinyl plasterboard accessory: with staples and spray adhesive. Fire Gasket is installed pre-plasterboard by simply using the attached adhesive foam. As Hotrod Type-X is simply compressible foam and tape, it can be installed by sticking it onto t the track pre-plasterboard or stuffing it into the deflection gap post-plasterboard.

The bright pink color makes it easy for inspectors to identify these as “preformed firestop devices,” meaning they can know right away you have applied the correct dosage of firestop materials. And, since they install fully cured, they can be inspected the same day they're applied.

Even in cases where Trim-Tex’s fire rated plasterboard accessories cost more upfront than fire sealants, the time and labor saved more than makes up for it — these are installed faster and, by eliminating most opportunities for installer error, you are far less likely to have to come back and redo it all over again to pass inspection.

Yes, visit Trim-Tex.com/UK to find installation instruction documents, videos, case studies and more.

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