3M FIRE AND WATER BARRIER TAPE
3M Fire and Water Barrier Tape in Saudi Arabia
- The 3M™ Fire and Water Barrier Tape is a high-performance elastomeric firestop tape designed to provide fire, smoke, water, and acoustic protection for construction joints, perimeter joints, and through-penetration applications.
- The Tape is available in 2 sizes 2"x75' and 4"x75' at Arabian Arrow.
- It offers up to 4-hour fire resistance, accommodates ±50% joint movement, and creates an immediate barrier against water leakage.
- With its high-tack adhesive, the tape bonds to most common building materials, including damp surfaces, for fast and reliable installation.
- It also helps reduce airborne sound transmission and complies with major international fire safety standards.
- Arabian Arrow Supply & Services Co. Ltd. is an Authorized 3M Supplier in Saudi Arabia, supplying genuine 3M Fire and Water Barrier Tape for commercial, industrial, oil & gas, power, healthcare, and infrastructure projects across the Kingdom.
Key Features
Fire, Water & Smoke Protection
- Helps resist fire, smoke, and water penetration.
- Supports fire-rated wall and floor assemblies.
Flexible & Conformable
- Easily wraps around pipes, conduits, and cables.
- Conforms to irregular surfaces for a secure seal.
Fast Installation
- Quick and simple application with minimal tools.
- Reduces installation time and labor costs.
Durable Performance
- Long-lasting adhesion and dependable sealing.
- Designed for demanding commercial and industrial environments.
High-Tack Adhesive
- Bonds strongly to most common building materials.
- Adheres even to damp surfaces.
- Exceeds AAMA 711 minimum peel adhesion requirements.
Acoustic Performance
- Minimizes airborne sound transmission.
- Achieves an STC rating of up to 54 when tested in an STC 54-rated wall assembly..
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Application & uses
Construction & Expansion Joints
- Seals fire-rated wall and floor joints.
- Ideal for construction, expansion, and movement joints.
- Maintains fire protection while accommodating joint movement.
Through-Penetration Firestopping
- Seals penetrations around cables, electrical conduits, metal pipes, plastic pipes, and mechanical services.
- Restores the fire rating of penetrations in fire-rated walls and floors.
Perimeter Fire Containment
- Designed for curtain wall perimeter joints, floor edge systems, and façade connections.
- Helps prevent the spread of fire and smoke between compartments.
Water & Smoke Sealing
- Provides an immediate barrier against water leakage and moisture intrusion.
- Helps limit smoke migration through construction joints and penetrations.
Acoustic Performance
- Reduces airborne sound transmission between adjacent spaces.
- Suitable for buildings requiring enhanced acoustic insulation.
New Construction & Retrofit
- Ideal for new construction, renovations, and firestop upgrades.
- Widely used in commercial buildings, hospitals, data centers, industrial facilities, oil & gas plants, power stations, and infrastructure projects.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about
3M Fire and Water Barrier Tape
3M™ Fire and Water Barrier Tape is a high-performance elastomeric firestop tape designed to provide fire, smoke, water, and acoustic protection for construction joints, perimeter joints, and through-penetration applications in fire-rated assemblies.
It is commonly used for:
- Construction and expansion joints
- Perimeter fire containment systems
- Cable, conduit, and pipe penetrations
- Fire-rated wall and floor assemblies
- Water and acoustic sealing applications
When installed as part of an approved firestop system, it provides:
- Up to 4 hours for construction joints
- Up to 3 hours for perimeter joints
- Up to 2 hours for through-penetration applications
Yes. It helps prevent water leakage and smoke migration while maintaining the fire integrity of rated assemblies.
Yes. The tape acts as an acoustic barrier, helping minimize airborne sound transfer between adjacent spaces.
Yes. Its elastomeric design allows for ±50% joint movement, making it suitable for dynamic construction joints.
The high-tack adhesive bonds to most common building materials, including concrete, metal, gypsum board, and many damp surfaces.
It is widely used in:
- Commercial buildings
- Industrial facilities
- Oil & gas plants
- Power generation
- Hospitals
- Data centers
- Infrastructure projects
Yes. It is tested to recognized standards, including ASTM E1966 (UL 2079), ASTM E2307, ASTM E814 (UL 1479), and complies with IBC, NFPA 5000, and NFPA 101 requirements.
You can purchase genuine 3M™ Fire and Water Barrier Tape from Arabian Arrow Supply & Services Co. Ltd., an Authorized 3M™ Supplier in Saudi Arabia, offering authentic products, technical support, and nationwide supply.
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