Balco, Inc.

Balco introduces the first wood frame fire resistive expansion and seismic joint system. Balco’s MetaBlock Fire-Rated Expansion Joint barriers have successfully passed UL designs for wood frame construction including multi-family structures. Each system is pre-tested and certified, providing both flexibility and performance across walls, floors, and ceilings. Reference our new listings for wood floor construction. MetaBlock in Wood Floor UL Listing Numbers: FF-D-0168: MBF2H0450S FF-D-0169: MBF2H0350 FF-D-0170: MBF2H0238 FF-D-0171: MBF2H0125 🔵 Rated up to 2 hours under UL and ASTM standards 🔵 Built for seismic and thermal expansion 🔵 Trusted by contractors for more than 60 years Build with Balco confidence. Visit https://www.balcousa.com/ for detailed specifications. #Balco #FireRatedExpansionJoints #FireProtection #ConstructionIndustry #Contractors #BuildingEnvelope #FireRatedSystems #LifeSafety #FireSafety #SeismicPerformance

Metacaulk® 1200 White is CPVC certified, FBC System compatible, and offers an STC sound rating of 65—one of the highest in the industry. With its water-based, highly flexible elastomeric formula, it’s easy to apply, cures to a durable mastic, and provides long-term fire-rated performance. It is a true intumescent firestop sealant with 118 UL-tested listings, engineered for construction joints, curtain walls, and penetrations containing metallic components. Metacaulk® 1200 White allows contractors to use the right product for every application without compromising safety or budget. ✅ 118 UL Listings and 4-hour rating ✅ CPVC Certified and FBC Compatible ✅ Tested to ASTM E814 (UL 1479), ASTM E1966 (UL 2079), ASTM E1399, ASTM E90, and ASTM G21 (zero fungal growth) ✅ VOC compliant per CDPH v1.2 Choose a proven firestop solution designed to minimize risk and simplify compliance on every project. 🔗 Download the Product One-Sheet: https://lnkd.in/gFqbHu8u 🔗 Visit the Product Page: https://lnkd.in/gZqb9DtQ #Balco #Metacaulk #Firestopping #ConstructionSafety #CodeCompliance #Contractors #FireProtection #BuildingEnvelope #JobsiteReady #LifeSafety

Balco’s MetaFlex™ Fire Resistive Joint Systems are engineered to preserve fire ratings across expansion joints while adapting to structural movement and environmental conditions. The MetaFlex line features blocks, mats, rolls, blankets, and foam systems—each UL and Intertek tested—to safeguard walls, floors, and ceilings in both standard and complex assemblies. Designed for compatibility with joint covers and waterproofing systems, MetaFlex products deliver one to four hours of fire resistance, accommodate seismic and thermal movement, and streamline installation without sacrificing strength or safety. View the MetaFlex video, along with Balco's other training videos: https://lnkd.in/gcxHu3nC

Need products on site fast? Construction schedules change, and deadlines don’t wait. Balco’s Quick Ship Program helps you stay on track with shipments available in as little as 1 to 4 days. Choose from hundreds of models and sizes of expansion joint covers and complimentary fire barriers (ranging from 1” to 6” joints) all ready to ship quickly. You can also find IllumiTread® photoluminescent stairwell egress markings and nosings, helping make your high-rise projects IBC code compliant without delay. Stay on schedule. Stay compliant. ➡️ Contact your local sales representative today to order through the Balco Rep Finder: https://lnkd.in/exFJSGQ #Construction #FireBarrier #ExpansionJoints #QuickShip #BuildingSafety #Balco

Eighty-eight percent of contractors report struggling to find skilled labor. When crews are stretched thin, every product choice matters. Metacaulk® firestop systems are designed for speed and simplicity: ▪️No mixing or prep, apply and move on ▪️Multiple application methods for any site ▪️Tested to reduce inspection failures and rework Fewer delays. Fewer headaches. More confidence on the jobsite. 🔗 Learn more about Metacaulk® firestop solutions. https://lnkd.in/gEyicKJF #ConstructionSolutions #Balco #Metacaulk #Firestopping #JobsiteReady #BuildingSmart

Flexible solutions for demanding applications. Balco’s Metacaulk® 835+ silicone and 1200 mastic curtain wall firestop products are available in sealant, spray, and even self-leveling applications. The 1200 is a water-based mastic that delivers reliable performance in complex assemblies. Explore Balco’s curtain wall firestop solutions today. https://lnkd.in/gy585Mv3 #BalcoUSA #EngineeredBuildingSolutions #Metacaulk #FirestopSolutions #CurtainWall #PassiveFireProtection #BuildingSafety #CommercialConstruction #LifeSafety #Firestopping

Eighty-eight percent of contractors report struggling to find skilled labor. When crews are stretched thin, every product choice matters. Metacaulk® firestop systems are designed for speed and simplicity: ➖ No mixing or prep, apply and move on ➖ Multiple application methods for any site ➖ Tested to reduce inspection failures and rework Fewer delays. Fewer headaches. More confidence on the jobsite. 🔗 Learn more about Metacaulk® firestop solutions. https://lnkd.in/eBbY-iQ8 Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/gEyicKJF #ConstructionSolutions #Balco #Metacaulk #Firestopping #JobsiteReady #BuildingSmart

Great teams are built on care, communication, and connection. Our Balco team recently gathered for the 2026 Open Enrollment meetings to review employee benefits and celebrate another successful year together. These moments are an important reminder that our people are at the heart of everything we do. A big thank-you to everyone who participated, and some new swag in the process! #Balco #EmployeeBenefits #CompanyCulture #OpenEnrollment #TeamBalco #Architecture #ConstructionIndustry #EmployeeEngagement #Teamwork #WorkplaceWellness

Balco and RectorSeal are attending the International Firestop Council (IFC) meetings this week, November 3–5, in San Antonio, Texas. During the event, Balco will meet with national testing agencies including UL, Intertek, and ICC-ES, along with code consultants for UL and ASTM. The team will also participate in breakout sessions focused on advancing fire-rated expansion joint industry best practices. Collaboration like this helps strengthen safety standards and drive continuous improvement across the fire protection community. #Balco #RectorSeal #FireSafety #Firestop #BuildingCodes #FireProtection #TestingStandards #UL #ASTM #IFC #ConstructionIndustry

🛑 Stop fire risks before the slab is poured. Balco’s Cast-in-Place Devices (CID) simplify firestopping for new construction. Because they’re installed during the concrete pour, they eliminate core-drilling. ▪️ Factory-made for consistent performance ▪️ Fast, efficient, and code compliant ▪️ Protects against fire, smoke, and toxic gases Discover how Balco's CIDs save time and improve reliability: https://lnkd.in/e-NGh5vE #BalcoUSA #EngineeredBuildingSolutions #Metacaulk #FirestopSolutions #CastInPlace #CommercialConstruction #LifeSafety #BuildingSafety #PassiveFireProtection #CodeCompliance