Reactive Intumescent Coatings provide vital fire protection to structural steelwork by forming an insulating char layer when exposed to high temperatures.
This reaction slows the heating of the steel, helping it maintain its load-bearing capacity during a fire and preventing premature structural failure. Intumescent coatings offer a cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing solution for achieving the required fire resistance period, typically between 30 and 120 minutes, without the need for bulky encasement systems.
Our team ensures all coatings are applied in accordance with manufacturer specifications and tested to the relevant BS and EN standards, delivering certified protection and a high-quality finish for every project.
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Purpose and Function
- Provide essential passive fire protection to structural steelwork.
- When exposed to high temperatures, the coating reacts chemically, expanding to form a thick, insulating char layer.
- Maintains the load-bearing capacity of the steel for the designated fire resistance period (typically 30 to 120 minutes).
- Each coating system is tested and certified for its designated fire resistance period.