It could be said the best way to fight a fire is to ensure that it doesn’t even get started. In some situations, this is easier said than done – but in a lot of cases this could and should be the norm. Passive fire protection (PFP) could be the measure that saves a business premises from burning to the ...
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Fire retardant paint and intumescent coatings
Can anyone apply fire retardant paints and intumescent coatings? Or do you need a specialist applicator? On a mobile or in a rush? Check out our selection below: Intumescent paints Fire retardant paints You don’t always need an expert for certain painting applications. Before you hire a professional, why not consider doing the work yourself? You can save money and ...
Read More »Intumescent paint colours and getting a good finish on steel
Intumescent paints are fantastic for fire safety, as they help to protect the surface below. Additionally, intumescent paints can be used to achieve fantastic decorative finishes on steelwork. There are different finishes available to use on steel, depending on your desired look. Viewing on mobile and know what you need? Shop the range here. How to get a good finish using ...
Read More »Should the steel in your warehouse be protected with intumescent paint?
What is intumescent paint and how does it work? An intumescent paint or coating is used throughout a building as a fire prevention measure. It could be used on timber, plasterboard or steelwork and usually comes as a white paint that can be over coated with tested topcoats to provide a decorative finish. It can also come in clear but ...
Read More »Protecting Exposed Steel In Your Extension From Fire
Extensions are extremely useful, on residential and commercial properties alike. They can be used to create space for storage, offices, workrooms, playrooms and much more. If your extension has exposed steelwork, you will need to protect it from potential fire damage. Exposed steelwork can either be practical or make an interesting design feature. Although steel is a sturdy material, you ...
Read More »The New Wonders of the World
The ‘7 wonders of the world’ are famous ancient landmarks, which you may know, or at least, recognise from photos. They include ancient structures such as the Great Pyramid of Giza or the Statue of Zeus at Olympia. In more recent times, the 7 wonders of the world have included structures such as the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge and ...
Read More »Fire Protecting Structural Steelwork
Steelwork is pretty tough, we know. Despite the fact that it is a fairly strong material it still needs protection, especially from fire damage. There are many different ways to protect structural steelwork. If your steelwork is damaged by fire, it could seriously affect the strength of the structure. Today we’ll talk about how to protect steelwork from fire damage ...
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