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In multi-story, multi-family housing it is the area separation wall (firewall) which prevents fires from spreading to adjacent units. This course examines the advantages of using glass mat shaftliner panels for firewall assemblies in multi-story, multi-family housing, and covers the installation procedures and special conditions.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Barry Reid, LEED AP BD & C on behalf of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC. View the Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Privacy Policy
Presenter Information
Name: Barry Reid, LEED AP BD & C
Title: Sustainability and Product Manager, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
Background: Barry Reid, LEED® AP BD C, has over 25 years-experience in gypsum products. He is currently Building Envelope Technical Manager for Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC where he serves as Subject Matter Expert on green building and building envelope topics including building codes, standards, and green building programs. He works within product development and product management teams integrating building science principles into Georgia-Pacific Building Products and Processes. Current building activities include; Chair of ASTM E 60.01 Sustainability; Buildings and Construction Subcommittee, Committee Chair of American Wood Council’s Green Building Codes, Standards, and Programs Subcommittee, member of AWC Codes and Standards Committee, APA Coalition for Fair Energy Codes, and is past chair and current member of the Gypsum Association’s External Issues Committee.
