Thermoguard Timbercoat

Fire Protection and Decoration of Wood in Buildings
Thermoguard Timbercoat is a durable, wear, weather and wash resistant fire protection paint for decorative interior and exterior timber surfaces. Thermoguard Timbercoat meets new Fire Regulations standard BS EN Class B s1 d0 and complies with British Standard Class 1 and Class O Surface Spread of Flame. Thermoguard Timbercoat can also achieve 30 & 60 minutes Fire Resistance in certain instances but our Technical Department MUST be contacted prior to use.

Intumescent and Water Vapour Action
When exposed to fire:-

• Smoke & Flame Retardant Dualcoat releases a vapour to suppress toxic gasses & prevent flamespread.
• Thermoguard Timbercoat expands to create a barrier, insulating wood from heat and oxygen to prevent wood burning & fire penetration

Finish, Colours, Spread Rate and Pack Sizes

• Smoke & Flame Retardant Dualcoat is available in Matt or Eggshell finish in White, BS 4800, BS 381C, RAL and NCS colours (not metallic or fluorescent shades)
• Timbercoat is available in White Matt only as it is a basecoat
• Timbercoat and Smoke & Flame Retardant Dualcoat are sold in 20m² and 80m² cans

Specification & Application
Prepare & apply according to manufacturer’s instructions

• 1 coat of Thermoguard Timbercoat
• 1 coat* of Thermoguard Smoke & Flame Retardant Dualcoat

*Apply 2 coats of Thermoguard Smoke & Flame Retardant Dualcoat for external or damp areas.

For 30 & 60 minute protection please see Thermoguard Timbercoat 30 & 60 Minute System.

For fire protection to doors, see Fire Door Upgrade Kits

UKAS Fire Test Standards

• BS EN Class B s1 d0
• BS Class 1 and Class 0

Project Fire Certification
We issue a Certificate of Supply on request for projects for insurance, Fire and Building Control Authority and Client Records.

Preparation

• Surfaces should be free of contamination, sound, clean and dry.
• Thoroughly abrade knotting, gloss, hard or smooth paints. Check adhesion of any existing coatings.
• Unknown coatings or old fire coatings – contact our Technical Department on 0113 2455450.

Application Conditions

• Apply to dry wood in dry conditions.
• Max. timber moisture content 18%.
• Max. relative humidity 70%.
• Min. temp 5°C and 2°C above dewpoint.
• Protect from rain until 1st coat of Thermoguard Smoke & Flame Retardant Dualcoat is dry.

NEW Fire Regulations and Tests Explained

• The new fire standard BS EN test lasts 20 minutes with airflow replaces the old BS 476 tests which lasted 10 minutes and restricted airflow.
• The new standard for flamespread and heat release Class B replaces Class O.

The new BS EN tests also monitor -

• Smoke & Gas “s” – s1 + s2 are none or very low & compliant levels, s3 moderate , s4 high smoke.
• Flaming Droplets or Airborne particulates – dO is none, d1 some, d2 + d3 moderate > high levels.

Durable & Eco Friendly
Thermoguard Timbercoat & Smoke & Flame Retardant Dualcoat are water based, user and environment friendly.

Quality Assurance
Products are manufactured under ISO 9001.