Abstract: A water-draining joint sealing tape can be used universally for different profile dimensions, for sealing structural joints against sound and/or smoke and optionally against fire. A joint sealing tape for sealing a joint between a first component and a second component can include an elongate connecting element and at least two sealing elements which are positioned on the connecting element so as to be spaced apart next to one another and so as to extend in the longitudinal direction of the connecting element. The sealing elements and the connecting element can include a one piece open-cell, slow-burning foam and encased by a plastic film, which tape has at least one opening in the plastic film on an underside of each sealing element. Furthermore, a water-draining sealing arrangement for sealing structural joints can be utilized.

Abstract: A fire protection sleeve segment can be arranged for a fire protection sleeve for sealing a combustible body penetrating an opening in a wall or ceiling in the event of fire. The fire protection sleeve segment contains a first housing element and a second housing element, wherein the housing elements have a boundary wall containing a contact surface and an outer surface opposite the contact surface. The two housing elements are rigidly interconnected and arranged so as to be stepped with respect to one another. An intumescent material is applied to the contact surfaces. To form a fire protection sleeve, a plurality of fire protection sleeve segments are arranged relative to one another and interconnected such that the intumescent material applied on the contact surface of the first housing element is covered, in whole or in part, by the second housing element of the respectively adjacent fire protection sleeve segment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for passing pipes or cables through an opening in a building. Said device comprises a sleeve-like housing that has an axial passage channel that is open at its opposite ends; bristles that are mounted on the walls of the passage channel in such a way that they are opposite each other and that are extended inwards in such a way that they mesh with one another in order to close the passage channel; and flexible strips of material that are mounted in the passage channel and that are coated with an intumescent material.

Abstract: Described is a construction and parts of the construction for effectively thermally and acoustically insulating and sealing of a head of wall joint within a building construction having a metal deck construction defined by a head of a wall and a metal fluted deck comprising one or more flutes, wherein the head of wall is defined by a head of wall track including vertical studs and a dry wall affixed thereto, and wherein the head of wall track is installed parallel to the flute to the underside of the metal fluted deck defining a head of wall joint extending between the top edge of the dry wall and the underside of the metal fluted deck.

Abstract: A sealing strip is for sealing drywall connecting joints. The sealing strip has a centre web with two longitudinal edges, wherein along each longitudinal edge, a sealing profile is arranged having a first profile section, which is arranged along the allocated longitudinal edge and has a first thickness in the transverse direction of the centre web. A second profile section adjoins the first profile section, and the second profile section forms the end of the sealing profile that is remote from the centre web and has a second thickness in the transverse direction of the centre web, the second thickness being smaller than the first thickness.

Abstract: A system includes a metal deck having alternating valley regions and peak regions. The alternating valley regions and peak regions form one or more flutes, and each flute of the one or more flutes includes a geometry having one or more geometrical features. The system also includes a pre-formed sealant element configured to conform to the geometry of each flute. The pre-formed sealant element includes one or more integrated features that conform to the geometrical features of each flute of the metal deck. The pre-formed sealant element is configured to seal each flute against a potential environmental source.

Abstract: A fire-protection element includes a carrier material having a carrier fabric; an intumescent material, which is applied to at least one surface of the carrier material and which forms elongated structures when heat is applied. The carrier material has a carrier fabric having loops for receiving the elongate structures of the intumescent material that arise when heat is applied and for hooking together with said elongated structures.

Abstract: A thermal insulating and sealant element can thermally insulate and seal a safing slot within a building construction having a wall construction. The insulating and sealant element includes an elastic sealing element; a formwork; an insulator, which comprises a thermally resistant and/or air tight material; and a supplemental attachment apparatus for attaching the elastic sealing element to an interior wall surface of an interior panel.

Abstract: Described is a construction and parts of the construction for effectively thermally and acoustically insulating and sealing of a safing slot between a floor of a building and an exterior wall construction wherein the exterior wall construction comprises a curtain wall configuration utilizing an interior panel module design.

Abstract: Described is a construction and parts of the construction for effectively thermally and acoustically insulating and sealing of a head of wall joint within a building construction having a metal deck construction defined by a head of a wall and a metal fluted deck comprising one or more flutes, wherein the head of wall is defined by a head of wall track including vertical studs and a dry wall affixed thereto, and wherein the head of wall track is installed parallel to the flute to the underside of the metal fluted deck defining a head of wall joint extending between the top edge of the dry wall and the underside of the metal fluted deck.

Abstract: Described is a construction and parts of the construction for effectively thermally and acoustically insulating and sealing of a safing slot (1) between a floor (6) of a building and an exterior wall construction wherein the exterior wall construction comprises a curtain wall configuration (2) utilizing an interior panel module design.

Abstract: An assembly includes at least two fire protection profiles which have a hose that is made of a composite material and is filled with a fire protection material. The composite material has an inorganic fiber material which is connected to a film, and the fire protection profiles are designed such that said profiles bake together in the event of a fire. Furthermore, a method for producing a fire protection profile is provided.

Abstract: A joint-sealing element is useful for fireproof sealing of building-structure joints, especially for fireproof sealing of a joint between a first building part and a second building part, with a carrier element and a sealing profile disposed on this carrier element, wherein the disposed sealing profile contains an intumescent material.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing includes providing a continuous flat cover to an assembly line, where the assembly line includes a conveying means. The method also includes applying a flowable reaction material continuously to the flat cover, where the reaction mixture is configured to expand within the flat cover. The method also includes welding the continuous flat cover around the reaction mixture to form an initial profile element. The method also includes cutting the initial profile element, continuously along the assembly line, to form one or more profile elements. Each of the one or more profile elements is a portion of the initial profile element, and each of the one or more profile elements includes a geometry for conforming with a construction component.

Abstract: A top track seal is useful for sealing a movement joint between a fluted metal deck and an adjacent wall configuration. The top track seal includes a pre-formed sealing strip adapted to seal the movement joint and a first set of two or more sealing elements for sealing corrugations of the fluted metal deck. The sealing elements are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the sealing strip and the distance between two consecutive sealing elements corresponds to the distance between two consecutive corrugations of the metal deck. Each sealing element is moldable and has a predefined geometry. Also, an assembly includes this top track seal. Furthermore, a method is useful for installing a wall configuration to a fluted metal deck with corrugations.

Abstract: A drywall can be used as an attachment to a connecting building element. The drywall includes a connecting profile, at least one drywall panel, and at least one flat sealing device. The flat sealing device extends in an extent direction and has, transverse thereto, a retaining portion for positioning between a base portion and the connecting building element, a sealing portion, and a positioning portion for positioning on an outer side of the drywall panel. The flat sealing device is so disposed that a cavity is formed between an edge of the drywall panel, the connecting building element, the limb portion of the connecting profile, and the sealing portion.

Abstract: A sealing element is useful for sealing a flute of a fluted metal deck. The sealing element includes a body and a coating surrounding the body. The body has a predefined geometry adapted to seal the flute, wherein the body is flexible and the cross sectional area of the body in a direction perpendicular to the flute axis is larger than the cross sectional area of the flute the sealing element is designed to seal.

Abstract: A sealing element as well as a seal is for sealing a corrugation of a fluted metal deck. The sealing element is moldable and self-adhesive and has a predefined geometry adapted to seal the corrugation. Furthermore, a method is for installing a wall configuration, preferably a drywall configuration, to a fluted metal deck with corrugations.

Abstract: A system includes a metal deck having alternating valley regions and peak regions. The alternating valley regions and peak regions form one or more flutes, and each flute of the one or more flutes includes a geometry having one or more geometrical features. The system also includes a pre-formed sealant element configured to conform to the geometry of each flute. The pre-formed sealant element includes one or more integrated features that conform to the geometrical features of each flute of the metal deck. The pre-formed sealant element is configured to seal each flute against a potential environmental source.

Abstract: Described is a construction and parts of the construction for effectively thermally and acoustically insulating and sealing of a safing slot (1) between a floor (6) of a building and an exterior wall construction wherein the exterior wall construction comprises a curtain wall configuration (2) utilizing an interior panel module design.