drywall fire deflection bead
Fast, simple and cost-effective, Fire Bead is the new go-to standard for firestopping in wall joints. Available in 1- and 2-hour fire ratings, Fire Bead provides protection for up to ½" of building deflection with cutting- edge firestopping technology to halt the passage of smoke, fire and sound.
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Trim-Tex Fire Deflection Bead


Trim-Tex® Fire Bead is a fire rated wall mount deflection bead that provides 1- and 2-hour fire-ratings for both dynamic and static joints according to UL-2079 5th Edition (for both standard walls and shaft walls) and is sound tested according to ASTM E90. Sound Reports available upon request.
- Tested with up to 50% compression.
- Remains flexible for the life of the assembly.
- Can be used in top-of-wall, bottom-of-wall, and vertical joints.
- Installs fully cured, unaffected by water/moisture/temperature.
- Combines a vinyl bubble gasket, a perforated mud leg and intumescent strip to provide an aesthetically pleasing joint in exposed locations.
- Provides a single step installation of both a code compliant firestop and finished drywall accessory in a single component.
- Installs on the face of the drywall with a perforated mud leg incorporated to accept joint compound.
- Easily installs using spray adhesive and staples.
- Provides Sound Transmission Classification (STC) ratings supported by two separate compressible sealing points. One against the deck and the other against the steel framing. STC ratings match the performance of acoustic sealant.
- Paintable.
Available in 3.0m lengths.