When Does Spray Foam Need a Thermal Barrier? IBC 2603 Explained
July 21, 2026
Spray foam is an excellent insulator, but the building code does not treat it as just insulation. Because it is a foam plastic, the
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Spray Foam Insulation Cost: What Actually Drives the Price
July 17, 2026
There is no single per-square-foot price for commercial spray foam, because the spray foam insulation cost on any given project is driven by a
Fireproofing in Hot and Humid Climates: The Texas Challenge
July 15, 2026
Fireproofing does not apply and cure the same way on a humid Gulf Coast morning as it does in a dry, climate-controlled lab. In
Texas Fire Code for Commercial Construction: What Actually Governs Your Fireproofing
July 13, 2026
If you are looking for “the Texas fire code” to find out what fireproofing your commercial project needs, the honest answer is that there
SFRM Special Inspection: What IBC Chapter 17 Requires for Spray Fireproofing
July 9, 2026
Spray-applied fireproofing on structural steel is one of the building elements the code singles out for independent, third-party special inspection. This guide explains what
K-13 vs Fiberglass Batts: Which Insulation Belongs on a Commercial Ceiling?
July 7, 2026
On open-structure commercial ceilings, the insulation question usually comes down to two options, and they are not the same kind of product. This guide
How to Specify Intumescent Fireproofing: A Guide for Architects
July 3, 2026
Architects are leaving structural steel exposed more often than ever, and that steel still has to meet its fire-resistance rating. Intumescent fireproofing is usually
ASTM E119 vs UL 263: What’s the Difference for Commercial Fireproofing?
July 1, 2026
If you are specifying, bidding, or inspecting fireproofing on a commercial steel building, you have seen both ASTM E119 and UL 263 stamped on
K-13 Over Spray Fireproofing: How Combined Systems Work
June 25, 2026
When an open-ceiling warehouse, gymnasium, or distribution center needs both a code-required fire rating and real thermal and acoustic performance, one product cannot do