Intumescent Paint                            

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HISTORIC CONSTRUCTION

Historic Ratings are the most common use for a intumescent coating. Most assemblies are made of wood and require a 1 to 2 hour rating. We have many jobs in the Historic arena.

Intumescent Paint is used in many types of construction assemblies. Intumescent Paint is cheaper that traditional building applications. Changing the type of construction can be costly. With the use of a Intumescent coating, applying as paint. A project can take less time which also means less dollars. There is a difference in  Fire Retardant Paint or Fire Resistance Paint. Most applicators do not know the difference. Intumescent Paint classifies them both. A Paint can make your property safe and allow for evacuation. Most rooms reach flashover within 3 1/2 minutes. Intumescent Coatings can allow a room to not flash over and can be rated with hourly ratings.

Tips for Choosing a Intumscent Paint...

Any type of Fire Safety Product should be tested. Intumescent Paints are sometimes not testes to the actual substring that are applied to. It is not as easy as applying paint. Your Intumescent Coating should have actual test data that is submitted to you and your local officials. Coatings and Paints can be very useful if handled properly. We offer Real Testing / Real Solutions with our Intumescent Paints. Accept nothing but the Best!