Intumescent coating
Intumescent coating is the processes of protecting load-bearing structures against fire. It delays the occurrence of structural damage in the event of a fire, allowing people to quickly evacuate buildings. G P Coatings is fully accredited to provide fire protection using intumescent paint.
Why opt for Intumescent coating?
There are numerous reasons why you should consider making intumescent coating a standard procedure, including:
Protects Buildings & People in the Event of a Fire
Increases Fire Resistance Levels
Significantly Decreases Risk of Collapse
How it Works
In the event of a fire when temperatures rapidly increase, the intumescent paint begins to swell and forms a protective layer around the structure it covers – and increases in volume. The specific layer it forms does not conduct heat well and, instead of acting as a fireproof solution, it merely protects the structure for an extended period of time before the heat reaches the surface.
The intumescent coating can be applied in either a solvent or a waterborne polymeric binder.
What is Intumescent Paint Coated To?
In the event of a fire, steel usually starts to warp, which poses a major risk for collapse. Therefore, intumescent paint is usually applied to structural steel in an attempt to safeguard the structure for a limited time period in the event of a fire.
Though the intumescent coating does extend the time in which the steel structure is affected, it is not a fireproof solution, and the steel will eventually start to warp. However, the intumescent coating still provides enough time for evacuation and firefighting action.
G P Coatings is fully accredited to apply intumescent paint coatings. Not only we apply these systems, we certify them as well.
For more information on applying intumescent coatings, feel free to contact us and we’ll provide you with a quote.
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