ME Area Separation Firewall Repairs

ME Area Separation Firewall Repairs

The 2 ½ hour fire rated ME Area Separation Firewall System was released to the industry as a new way to isolate sound and protect from fire two (2) separate living units in townhomes, twin homes, duplexes, condominiums and apartments. At times during the installation of the ME ASF system, mistakes are made or damage occurs to this assembly, and for that reason American Gypsum performed a full scale fire test per ASTM E119, with repairs to defects in this wall system. (Report - WFCi 21080)

On this page are ten (10) separate defects that were built into the ME Area Separation Firewall System (UL design V344), and if needed how to successfully repair it in the field to ensure that the 2 ½ hour fire rating is preserved.