Type III-B Application of LP^® FlameBlock^® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing Provides Cost-Saving Solution for Denver Framing Company

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 28, 2016) – RT Framing of Denver, Colorado, recently constructed Belleview Block B, a multifamily project using LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing.  

RT Framing is a framing and drywall company specializing in multifamily and commercial construction projects. In order to meet local fire codes, Russell Beilby, Vice President at RT Framing, used LP FlameBlock sheathing as a code-compliant component of a two-hour fire-rated exterior wall assembly throughout the 330-unit Type III-B building. He found the product provided a cost-saving solution, as he was able to save on labor costs and equipment rentals by only using one layer of LP FlameBlock sheathing compared to two layers of gypsum.

LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing carries a Class A and 30-minute flame spread rating due to its proprietary non-combustible, fiberglass-reinforced Pyrotite® treatment. Using LP FlameBlock sheathing in fire-rated wall assemblies reduces dead load and wall thickness versus common alternative assemblies.

As a result of his decision to use LP FlameBlock sheathing, Beilby achieved a simpler and more efficient installation process, particularly on the higher floors of the structure.

“I decided to use LP FlameBlock not just for the labor-saving aspect, but for the means and methods,” said Beilby. “Putting on one sheet is simple because you can lean through the studs. It’s the second sheet that causes difficulty because you have to rent equipment like cherry pickers and boom lifts, which can run about $6,000 a month. I chose LP FlameBlock because there would be no need for a second layer of product.”

To read the full case study spotlighting RT Framing’s use of LP FlameBlock, visit http://lpcorp.com/products/panels/lp-flameblock-fire-rated-osb-sheathing/case-studies/.

To learn more about LP FlameBlock, visit http://lpcorp.com/products/panels/lp-flameblock-fire-rated-osb-sheathing/.

About LP Building Solutions - As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders worldwide. Its extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP Structural Solutions portfolio (LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing and more), oriented strand board (OSB), LP® TopNotch® Sub-Flooring, LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®, and LP Elements® Performance Fencing. In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 26 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.