Firestop systems are critical to modern building safety. By creating fire-resistant barriers, they effectively contain fires, safeguarding lives, property, and emergency responders. These systems provide crucial time for evacuation and
MetaFlex Pro Shear Wall 8-18″
Introducing our newest addition to the Balco fire barrier lineup: the MetaFlex Pro Shear Wall 8-18.” This convenient, single package is ideal for medium-sized vertical joints with a 2-hour fire rating and up to ±100% movement. Save on labor with easy-to-handle rigid flanges, no required caulking or adhesives, intuitive male/female splicing and no sharp stainless steel foil. This product complements the MetaFlex Pro family in wall applications.
Quick Reference Guides
Introducing brand-new literature, the Quick Reference Guides. Each one is an excellent overview of a different Balco product line, highlighting all available products within, along with brief, helpful, relevant information of each. The guides are available in digital form on the Literature page of our site. Some printed copies are also available upon request.
MetaFlex® Pro Shear MAX 3H Floor in Smaller Sizes
The MetaFlex Pro Shear MAX 3-Hour for the floor has been extended from it’s large joint sizes of 39-72″ to now accommodate the joint sizes 21-36,” giving it the full range of 21-72″ (max open) and closing the gap between it and the sizes of the MetaFlex Pro 3-Hour (8-18″). These additions help complete the MetaFlex Pro family of 3-hour-rated floor joints.
The Complete Line of Seismic Systems
Balco recently launched standard seismic expansion joint systems and fire barriers for any and every application, perfect for the projects with seismic building codes. Every assembly is designed to accommodate large
NEW MetaFlex Pro Shear MAX — Wall
Introducing a large, seismic vertical fire barrier with up to 72″ max open and a 2-hour fire rating (from either side of the wall). View entire MetaFlex Pro line.
NEW Seismic Fire Barrier
Introducing the largest 3-hour seismic fire barrier in the industry, the MetaFlex Pro Shear MAX. This design takes the feature-packed MetaFlex Pro Shear to an unprecedented size of up to 72″
How to Select the Right Expansion Joint System
Expansion joint cover systems are an important part of commercial construction. They provide structures with flexibility, allowing building movement to occur safely. They also support the required traffic, withstand the