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    <description>Insights and technical guidance from FGF on façades, fire protection, insulation and building materials, supporting contractors, specifiers and construction professionals.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:03:10 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:date>2026-05-20T11:03:10Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Fire-Rated Deflection Head Details Explained</title>
      <link>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/fire-rated-deflection-head-details-explained</link>
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&lt;h3&gt;Managing Structural Movement Within Fire-Rated Partitions&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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&lt;h3&gt;Managing Structural Movement Within Fire-Rated Partitions&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <category>FGF Fabrication</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:03:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-05-20T11:03:10Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>FGF Technical</dc:creator>
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      <title>Insulation for Rainscreen Systems</title>
      <link>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/insulation-for-rainscreen-systems</link>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;Key Considerations for Thermal, Fire and Façade Performance&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;h3&gt;Key Considerations for Thermal, Fire and Façade Performance&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:18:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/insulation-for-rainscreen-systems</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-21T16:18:27Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>FGF Technical</dc:creator>
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      <title>Understanding Insulation Fire Classification (A1, A2, Euroclass Explained)</title>
      <link>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/understanding-insulation-fire-classification-a1-a2-euroclass-explained</link>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;A Guide to Fire Performance in Building Insulation Materials&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;h3&gt;A Guide to Fire Performance in Building Insulation Materials&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:09:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/understanding-insulation-fire-classification-a1-a2-euroclass-explained</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-21T16:09:47Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>FGF Technical</dc:creator>
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      <title>What Is Thermal &amp; Acoustic Insulation?</title>
      <link>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/what-is-thermal-acoustic-insulation</link>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;A Guide to Energy Efficiency and Sound Control in Buildings&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;h3&gt;A Guide to Energy Efficiency and Sound Control in Buildings&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:56:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/what-is-thermal-acoustic-insulation</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-21T15:56:52Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>FGF Technical</dc:creator>
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      <title>Fire-Rated Shaft Walls &amp; Service Risers Explained</title>
      <link>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/fire-rated-shaft-walls-service-risers-explained</link>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;Maintaining Compartmentation in Vertical and Service Enclosures&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;h3&gt;Maintaining Compartmentation in Vertical and Service Enclosures&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:31:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/fire-rated-shaft-walls-service-risers-explained</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-21T10:31:23Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>FGF Technical</dc:creator>
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      <title>Fire Protection for Structural Steel | Board Systems Explained</title>
      <link>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/fire-protection-for-structural-steel-board-systems-explained</link>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;Board-Based Systems for Achieving Fire Resistance&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;h3&gt;Board-Based Systems for Achieving Fire Resistance&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:20:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/fire-protection-for-structural-steel-board-systems-explained</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-21T10:20:33Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>FGF Technical</dc:creator>
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      <title>What Are Calcium Silicate Boards?</title>
      <link>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/what-are-calcium-silicate-boards</link>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;A Guide to Fire Protection and High-Temperature Building Boards&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;h3&gt;A Guide to Fire Protection and High-Temperature Building Boards&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:01:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/what-are-calcium-silicate-boards</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-21T10:01:17Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>FGF Technical</dc:creator>
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      <title>Fire Performance in Rainscreen Systems</title>
      <link>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/fire-performance-in-rainscreen-systems</link>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;Key Considerations for Façade Compliance and System Design&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;h3&gt;Key Considerations for Façade Compliance and System Design&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <category>Rainscreen</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:53:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/fire-performance-in-rainscreen-systems</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T15:53:04Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>FGF Technical</dc:creator>
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      <title>Understanding Rainscreen Build-Ups</title>
      <link>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/understanding-rainscreen-build-ups</link>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;How Façade Systems Are Constructed for Performance and Compliance&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;h3&gt;How Façade Systems Are Constructed for Performance and Compliance&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <category>Rainscreen</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:52:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/understanding-rainscreen-build-ups</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T15:52:26Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>FGF Technical</dc:creator>
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      <title>What Is Rainscreen Cladding?</title>
      <link>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/what-is-rainscreen-cladding</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/what-is-rainscreen-cladding" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/Rainscreen_Subframe_and_Fixings.png" alt="Rainscreen system" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Rainscreen cladding systems are widely used in modern construction to improve the performance and durability of external walls. By separating the outer façade from the structural wall, these systems help manage moisture, support ventilation and enhance long-term building envelope performance.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/what-is-rainscreen-cladding" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/Rainscreen_Subframe_and_Fixings.png" alt="Rainscreen system" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Rainscreen cladding systems are widely used in modern construction to improve the performance and durability of external walls. By separating the outer façade from the structural wall, these systems help manage moisture, support ventilation and enhance long-term building envelope performance.&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <category>Rainscreen</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:51:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://146735664.hs-sites-eu1.com/technical-guidance/what-is-rainscreen-cladding</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T15:51:04Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>FGF Technical</dc:creator>
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