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The Burn Newsletter – Summer 2026 Wrap Up

Admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In this issue:

EZ Path® in IMP Assemblies: Building Faster, Staying Compliant

Admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Why IMPs Are Reshaping Data Center Construction

Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) have become one of the defining building choices for modern data centers. The reasons are straightforward: they arrive from the factory dimensionally consistent; they erect quickly, and they perform predictably. While traditional construction depends heavily on field workmanship, IMPs reduce that variable. Every panel is the same. Every joint is the same. The wall goes up fast and performs to specification.

Of All the Bottom-Of-Wall Joints in All the Towns in All the World, She Firestopped Mine.

Admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Sir Winston Churchill is often credited with coining the phrase, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Few examples illustrate this wisdom more perfectly than the unlikely saga of the bottom-of-wall (BOW) joint in the firestop industry.

STI Launches EZ Path® ULTRA Fire-Rated Pathway for Demanding High-Density Cable Applications

Admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

SOMERVILLE, N.J., July 8, 2026/PRNewswire/ – Specified Technologies Inc. (STI) is raising the bar for high-capacity cable management with the launch of the brand-new EZ Path® ULTRA Fire-Rated Pathway. Engineered to meet the growing demands of today's data centers and telecommunications infrastructure, ULTRA provides a fire-rated solution for large volumes of data, communications, and power cabling, including high-fill cable tray-supported systems that exceed the capacity of conventional pathway solutions.

The Burn Newsletter – Spring 2026 Wrap Up

Admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In this issue:

Simplifying Firestopping in IMP Assemblies: New UL Systems from Specified Technologies

Admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs), prefabricated composite building materials, are becoming increasingly common in data center construction because they provide a consistent, repeatable wall assembly supporting modern fast-track builds. However, one persistent challenge can undermine these advantages: cable penetrations.

STI Introduces SpecSeal® Cast In Device Deck Reinforcement Kit for Reinforcing Penetrations in Composite Steel Deck

Admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

SOMERVILLE, N.J., June 11, 2026 – Specified Technologies, Inc. (STI) announces the release of the SpecSeal® Cast-In Deck Reinforcement Kit, a purpose-built solution engineered to reinforce penetrations in composite steel deck prior to the concrete pour.

Sealing the Gap: Smarter Firestopping with SpecSeal® Closet Flange Gaskets

Admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Back in 2006, STI engineers watched plumbers struggle with a familiar problem: firestopping toilet drain penetrations, only to have hardened firestop caulk later interfere with proper closet flange installation.

Think Inside the Box with EP Powershield Electrical Box Inserts from Specified Technologies

Admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

When it comes to protecting electrical boxes and maintaining the fire‑resistance ratings of wall assemblies, contractors need a solution that is both reliable and efficient. Specified Technologies Inc.’s SpecSeal® EP Powershield™ Electrical Box Insert is engineered specifically to protect electrical switch or receptacle boxes while meeting building code requirements.

The Burn Newsletter – Winter 2026 Wrap Up

Admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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