Even though you can insure buildings and other structures in case of a fire, you should also protect them from turning into nothing but ash. This is done through fire protection coatings, and can be done on factory buildings, residential buildings, malls, marine vessels, plants, as well several other constructions.
The coatings can be applied internally and externally. They can contain anything from steel columns, and beams, to piping. This is used to stop the fire from setting up throughout the house. You can get these in the form of vermiculite plaster, which is considered to be quite cost effective. Once everything is setup it can last as long as 2 hours, which is plenty of time for the nearest fire department to come running.
Another good idea is purchasing fire and smoke curtains. These offer invaluable protection, especially in crowded places like malls where possible issues could arise. Keep in mind; these are also suitable for marine and residential applications as well. We recommend a full test certification report when you get these. It will let you know that those fire protection coatings are setup right.
Newer coatings include intumescent coatings that are applied on various surfaces such as plastic pipes, electrical outlet boxes, and various other surfaces to stop the spread of fire for up to two hours. These intumescents contain graphite, sodium silicate, hydrates, etc and expand when exposed to heat. This expansion not only stops the fire from spreading inside pipes, etc but being bad conductors of heat also manages to keep the surface on the other side quite cool for a specified period of time.
These intumescent coatings can be applied in various forms such as water based coatings, solvent based coatings, foam coatings, epoxy coatings, etc, and can also be designed into collars and seals to stop any fire from spreading quickly. These fire protection coatings can handle jet fires, pool fires and hydrocarbon fires for up to two hours and can be applied before erection of the structures or even after they have been erected.
Intumescent coatings do not mar the look of any structure since the final coat can be applied in any color. All fire protection coatings need to pass standards set by various countries including the UK and Europe so as to provide the best protection against a wide range of fires. These coatings also need to be tested regularly to guard against the effects of humidity so that protection levels remain at optimum standards.
If you're looking for a winner when it comes to companies offering fire protection coatings then go with BICS Fireproofing. It's located in South Africa, and provides several different types of options; including intumescent coatings. They work for office buildings, refineries, airports, LPG vessels, offshore platforms, diamond drilling ships, and several other locations. BICS has been the leader for over 24 years, and only continues to grow in their knowledge and technology for containing fires.
Stopping a fire from spreading can save your assets and people's lives. The first moments of a fire are vital, and with the use of fire protection services you can escape and organize firefighters to help you. So whether or not you have a home or business that needs something like intumescent coatings, it's a good idea to get this done now. You will feel much more comfortable knowing the results are going to help you control a fire outbreak if one occurs.
The coatings can be applied internally and externally. They can contain anything from steel columns, and beams, to piping. This is used to stop the fire from setting up throughout the house. You can get these in the form of vermiculite plaster, which is considered to be quite cost effective. Once everything is setup it can last as long as 2 hours, which is plenty of time for the nearest fire department to come running.
Another good idea is purchasing fire and smoke curtains. These offer invaluable protection, especially in crowded places like malls where possible issues could arise. Keep in mind; these are also suitable for marine and residential applications as well. We recommend a full test certification report when you get these. It will let you know that those fire protection coatings are setup right.
Newer coatings include intumescent coatings that are applied on various surfaces such as plastic pipes, electrical outlet boxes, and various other surfaces to stop the spread of fire for up to two hours. These intumescents contain graphite, sodium silicate, hydrates, etc and expand when exposed to heat. This expansion not only stops the fire from spreading inside pipes, etc but being bad conductors of heat also manages to keep the surface on the other side quite cool for a specified period of time.
These intumescent coatings can be applied in various forms such as water based coatings, solvent based coatings, foam coatings, epoxy coatings, etc, and can also be designed into collars and seals to stop any fire from spreading quickly. These fire protection coatings can handle jet fires, pool fires and hydrocarbon fires for up to two hours and can be applied before erection of the structures or even after they have been erected.
Intumescent coatings do not mar the look of any structure since the final coat can be applied in any color. All fire protection coatings need to pass standards set by various countries including the UK and Europe so as to provide the best protection against a wide range of fires. These coatings also need to be tested regularly to guard against the effects of humidity so that protection levels remain at optimum standards.
If you're looking for a winner when it comes to companies offering fire protection coatings then go with BICS Fireproofing. It's located in South Africa, and provides several different types of options; including intumescent coatings. They work for office buildings, refineries, airports, LPG vessels, offshore platforms, diamond drilling ships, and several other locations. BICS has been the leader for over 24 years, and only continues to grow in their knowledge and technology for containing fires.
Stopping a fire from spreading can save your assets and people's lives. The first moments of a fire are vital, and with the use of fire protection services you can escape and organize firefighters to help you. So whether or not you have a home or business that needs something like intumescent coatings, it's a good idea to get this done now. You will feel much more comfortable knowing the results are going to help you control a fire outbreak if one occurs.
About the Author:
Jim Kerr is Owner of B.I.C.S. Fireproofing, a Fire Protection Coatings Company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. To find out more information, visit Fire Protection Coatings
