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CoatingsWhether yours is a commercial, residential or industrial building, fireproofing is a crucial factor. Northwestern Polymaster Inc. helps you save lives by fireproofing your building using intumescent, fire retardant, and thermal coatings that meet all government codes and regulations. Construction projects are increasingly turning to steel for stronger, resilient, more economical structures. Protecting these buildings from fire is a critical part of planning to ensure these structures are safe.
We have partnered with International Fireproof Technology to provide state-of-the-art intumescent and thermal barrier coatings. These are designed to slow the spread of heat, delaying the collapse of the structure. Intumescent and thermal coatings uphold the integrity of the building for a reasonable period of time by insulating the columns, floors, roofing, and beams. This delay allows evacuations and makes it safer for the emergency service and rescue crew to access the building.
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What Are Intumescent/Thermal Coatings?
Often confused for ‘fire-rated paint’, intumescent and thermal coatings are not designed to stop fire. These act by limiting heat impact on the structural steel. At Northwestern Polymaster, we have extensive experience in the use of these protection systems.
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To understand these coatings, consider the following factors:
At Northwestern Polymaster, we have years of experience working with intumescent, fire retardant, and thermal coatings. Teaming up with us ensures you are well-informed from the start to the completion stage of your project.
- Intumescent coatings are designed to limit the spread of heat on the steel column. When steel heats up, it softens compromising the structural integrity of the building. By limiting the spread of heat, the steel remains structurally uncompromised which prevents the building from collapsing.
- Intumescent coatings are designed to expand under heat which insulates the steel underneath. It is critical not to apply linings, timber blocking, and other materials directly over intumescent, thermal, and fire retardant paint. This limits the coating’s expansion capability and reduces its effectiveness. It is important to include intumescent coatings during the design phase to ensure expansion is accounted for in the building plans.
- Intumescent, thermal, and fire retardant coatings should be applied under strict criteria and Quality Assurance records kept for future reference. These records are not limited to the application stage only, but the design and completion stages as well.
At Northwestern Polymaster, we have years of experience working with intumescent, fire retardant, and thermal coatings. Teaming up with us ensures you are well-informed from the start to the completion stage of your project.
Where To Apply Intumescent, Fire Retardant, and Thermal Coating
As expert insulation contractors, we also offer guidance on which areas to apply the paint depending on your building’s needs. Generally, intumescent coatings are applied on beams, columns, grinders, ceilings, doors, and other features.
You can also use these to fireproof wood and fiberglass substrates, as well as interior and exterior surfaces. They also come in different varieties that are visually appealing for commercial painting projects.
These coatings are an excellent fire insulation solution for airports, office buildings, gyms, warehouses, malls, industrial structures, and other areas with exposed steel. They are also excellent for commercial insulation, agricultural insulation, and home insulation.
You can also use these to fireproof wood and fiberglass substrates, as well as interior and exterior surfaces. They also come in different varieties that are visually appealing for commercial painting projects.
These coatings are an excellent fire insulation solution for airports, office buildings, gyms, warehouses, malls, industrial structures, and other areas with exposed steel. They are also excellent for commercial insulation, agricultural insulation, and home insulation.
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Contact Us For Professional Fire Insulation Coating
Choosing the right firm for your project can make all the difference in prolonging the structural integrity of your building and go a long way in potentially saving lives. At Northwestern Polymaster, we are highly professional insulation contractors with years of experience.
Get in touch with us to find out which intumescent and thermal coatings are approved for use and which are the most cost-effective options for you. We offer our services across Ada County, Blaine County, Boise County, Canyon County, Elmore County, Gem County, Gooding County, Payette County, Twin Falls County, and Valley County areas.
Get in touch with us to find out which intumescent and thermal coatings are approved for use and which are the most cost-effective options for you. We offer our services across Ada County, Blaine County, Boise County, Canyon County, Elmore County, Gem County, Gooding County, Payette County, Twin Falls County, and Valley County areas.