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Abstract

A framing accessory at least a portion of which comprises a fire resistant material. In some embodiments, a first portion of the framing accessory comprises fire resistant material, while a second portion comprises non-fire resistant material. In other embodiments, the entire framing accessory may be made of fire resistant material. The framing accessory may be formed, such as by molding, injection molding, extrusion, or co-extrusion, as a single, unitary structure. In one embodiment, the framing accessory may comprise a control joint, wherein the central portion of the control joint comprises fire resistant material. In another embodiment, the framing accessory may comprise a cap installed between a header track and a ceiling as part of a fire-rated wall assembly. The cap may comprise a U-shaped profile and the header track may be received within an interior cavity of the cap.

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First Claim