Know About Different Types Of Fireproofing

Structural steel frames are broadly used in all types of buildings and industrial installations So, the fire protection to the surface as well as prolong the structural integrity or prevent premature failure of the protected structural steel framed is vital. Spray applied to fireproof is used for the roof, beam, and columns steel structure. There are several benefits of  Spray on Fireproofing System such as it is a fast and easy application, resist damage from air erosion and abrasion, filled the irregular shape, durable and resists to heat and fire, provides up to 4-hour fire resistance ratings, low maintenance and cost-effective compared with intumescent paint coating.

Types of Fireproofing

There are mainly three types of fireproofing methods: 

1) Intumescent fireproofing, 
2) Cementitious fireproofing and 
3) Firestop fireproofing.

When this paint heated to form a heat resistant barrier, then it expands and char. Intumescent Fireproofing paints usually contain sodium silicates and the paint coating thickens, entraining air and forming a char layer, giving greater insulation under high-heat conditions. Intumescent coatings are sprayed onto the surfaces to be protected. These paints are often used on pipes and other metallic items such as valves & tanks, where the rough thick coating of cementitious fireproofing would be in the way.

Cementitious Fireproofing

Gypsum-based and plaster-like coatings, Cementitious Fireproofing coatings are sprayed on the surface of the structural supporters that need protection. In addition to this, they are commonly used on a steel beam and keep girders and beams below 540 C, where the steel will bend. Apart from this, they are also used to protect structural concrete like in vehicular tunnels, right from petroleum and other intense fires.

Firestop Fireproofing

Fire Stop Technologies is part of a fast-growing specialty service in commercial construction.  It involves sealing all the openings and between joints in a fire-resistance-rated floor or wall assembly. Contractors install fire dampers to fill the ductwork holes as well as to seal the ducts where they cross firewalls.  No matter whether it is a completely new construction project or maintenance work, you can trust a reliable Fireproofing service company to meet your passive fire protection needs.

Fireproofing service providers provide passive fire protection measures that make both materials and structures more resistant to fire. If your building has a certified listed fireproofing system, then it is eligible for a fire-resistance rating. Keep in mind that fireproofing does not mean that a structure will never burn because no conformist materials are 100%  immune to the effects of fire at a significant intensity, duration or temperature. Fireproofing systems will render your structure more fire resistant.

Fireproofing services and fire protection services are different from each other. Fire protection service providers are concerned with designing, installing, maintaining as well as testing sprinklers, extinguishers, fire pumps, detectors, alarms, and other active building firefighting and fire detection devices.  Steel structure fireproofing Delhi service companies provide both the services, fireproofing and fire protection.

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