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As building codes and safety regulations continue to evolve, the need for clear guidelines and best practice in masonry construction has never been more critical. We identified a need for greater understanding, and more robust data, regarding the often-complex interaction between cavity barriers and masonry support systems and have taken a collaborative approach with all the main cavity barrier suppliers in the market to address this.
Our latest white paper, authored by our team of industry experts, aims to raise awareness of this subject and provide clarity for building professionals involved in the design and detailing of such systems.
By working with numerous suppliers across the industry, we have improved the guidance available whilst ensuring customers have the freedom to decide which type and make of cavity barrier to adopt.
Paul Evans, Research & Development Engineer at Leviat explains:
"Our goal with this white paper is to demystify the complexities surrounding masonry support systems and passive fire protection. By providing clear insights and practical solutions, we hope to support architects, engineers, and contractors to make informed decisions that enhance both safety and structural performance. Our approach has been viewed favourably by the industry and has allowed us to work closely with cavity barrier manufacturers and suppliers to ensure Ancon masonry support systems have been thoroughly tested where they interact with cavity barriers. We have carefully considered how our systems interact with cavity barriers and have collaborated on a number of physical fire tests using various support system profiles and wall build-ups to improve the amount and quality of data available."
"Our goal with this white paper is to demystify the complexities surrounding masonry support systems and passive fire protection. By providing clear insights and practical solutions, we hope to support architects, engineers, and contractors to make informed decisions that enhance both safety and structural performance.
Our approach has been viewed favourably by the industry and has allowed us to work closely with cavity barrier manufacturers and suppliers to ensure Ancon masonry support systems have been thoroughly tested where they interact with cavity barriers. We have carefully considered how our systems interact with cavity barriers and have collaborated on a number of physical fire tests using various support system profiles and wall build-ups to improve the amount and quality of data available."
If you are an architect, engineer or contractor committed to advancing safety and quality in masonry construction, download this essential resource now.
“At ARC Building Solutions, we share Leviat's belief that collaboration among manufacturers in the construction supply chain is essential to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Our partnership with Leviat was both insightful and productive, resulting in test reports, third-party certification, and a Field of Application report. These achievements are demonstrative of our commitment to customer safety and our dedication to an integrated design process within the construction industry.”
ARC Building Solutions
“In recent years there has been a significant increase in the need toprovide test evidence to demonstrate the performance of fire barriers in particular situations: the interface with masonry support shelves being a good case in mind. For AIM, it was the obvious choice to work with Leviat to identify the right materials and configurations required not just for the test but also to provide installers with practical, workable solutions.”
AIM - Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing
“At fischer, we are constantly seeking opportunities to enhance and develop our solutions. However, most construction systems rely on a combination of materials from various manufacturers, making collaboration essential. This highlights the importance of progressive partnerships between manufacturers and system developers. Our collaboration with Leviat was highly productive, enabling us to provide valuable product and performance insights for the façade industry, ultimately helping to elevate safety standards to the highest level.”
fischer fixings
"Leviat’s knowledge and expertise has been invaluable in allowing us to work together and provide solutions for challenging interfaces. Together, we have been able to deliver clear direction to our shared customers on how to deal with these in practice. It is refreshing to have such proactive engagement from another industry manufacturer, to allow us to strive for betterment together and promote collaboration. These achievements are demonstrative of our commitment to customer safety and our dedication to an integrated design process within the construction industry."
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