[sporkie16]

:vs_worry:

Hello, We just bought this house and while down in the basement removing insulation, we noticed that between all the joist on foundation walls and on the beam, there is concrete or some similar material poured between the walls down in between the joists. The inspector said it could be fire blocking but wasn't sure. can anyone tell me what this is and why it would be there? Also, is it ok for it to be touching the wood?

I live in northeast US. Cape style House was built in 1950.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[joed]

It's fire blocking.

 

[sporkie16]

Thanks for the quick response, Any idea what this type of fire blocking is called? i can't find any information on the internet about it..

Thanks again!

 

[WhatRnsdownhill]

fire blocking has become bid nowadays, they make special foams and caulking for that when you drill or cut through floors, usually in the walls they are called blocking..the cement is usually a light weight type, as long as there is no moisture in the cement and the wood is not rotted yet, you will be fine, if you are concerned there are products to treat the wood to help prevent or slow down the rotting process...here is a great link with lots of pictures..http://contractorkurt.com/2012/12/31/how-to-firestop-your-basement/