The Soffi-Steel System from Grice Engineering Inc., Janesville, Wis., is now listed by the Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Camas, Wash., as a decorative cover system for sprinkler piping. This is in addition to the 10-year limited warranty provided with every purchase and the Factory Mutual Approval rating it already holds. The Soffi-Steel System is an adaptive, interior soffit that effectively conceals exposed fire sprinkler, hydronic and plumbing piping, along with HVAC and wiring.
Soffi-Steel System UL listed (June 2009)
This Month’s Features
Designing for Thermal Resilience
The choices made in materials, shading, and energy systems will determine whether buildings remain safe havens or become liabilities.
Best Practices for Coatings in Resilient Metal Architecture
High-performance coatings, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based coatings, add upfront expense but reduce or even eliminate costly recoats/replacement later in the building’s life.
A Slam-dunk Metal Modernization
The building’s striking facade features black metal panels, installed in a cohesive pattern at a 45-degree angle.
Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.