FOREWORD
The term ‘through-wall’ (with various spellings and abbreviations) has been in common use in the construction industry for many years now, but its precise meaning is still unclear for many people. This is not surprising as a recognised definition of ‘through-wall’ has not been provided up until now. This joint publication from FIS, SCI and ASFP addresses the need by providing a clear definition and presenting useful information about the topics and performance characteristics related to ‘through-wall’ systems. The leadership of FIS in driving this publication has been critical for achieving this new guide for the industry to utilise. Steel has become the market leading material for this application owing to its quality, speed of installation and design versatility. When correctly specified and installed through-wall systems, can provide the necessary fire resistance and weather tightness of the wall.
ANDREW WAY, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, SCI (STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE)
“This joint publication from FIS, SCI and ASFP addresses the need by providing a clear definition and presenting useful information about the topics and performance characteristics related to ‘through-wall’ systems.”
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