Fireproofing: What is Fireproofing and Why it is required?

Many buildings required structural steel fireproofing protection as a safety precaution. The most common thing to fireproofing contractors provides such security. As low-density fiber spray applied on resistive material. They installed passive fireproofing products like spray, gun, and trowel. These materials protect building structure material from fire.

The spray-on steel can provide heat resistance and can also be used over wood, fabric, and other materials. The spray is not the only choice; other options can be best. But, commonly use spray is depending on the circumstances, and it is considered worth it.

What is fireproof construction?

Fireproofing is giving some structures, materials, etc. resistant to fire. Materials for use in making something fireproof to passive fire protection measure. In construction, stout wood timbers have high resistance. Because fire tends to burn slowly from the surface. So, in the center, live timber sounds to prevent collapse.

To be classified as a fire-resistive building must be made of concrete and steel. That will cause considerable fire with minor damage; even buildings made from unprotected steel may be damaged. While still retaining its strength up to a very high temperature and structural steel protected in many ways. The fireproofing construction is required for many buildings as:

• Commercial construction

• Residential construction

• Industrial construction

• Marine

• Offshore

• Tunnel

• Aerodynamics

Fireproof construction methods

• Rigid board fireproofing

Rigid board fireproofing is installed easily and quickly. One of the most benefits of this board is that it can be installed while installing the steel. It provides the right fireproofing requirements as well as thermal and acoustic control.

This type of fireproofing can be mechanically fastened and prevent termite attacks. It is available in different thicknesses as per the necessity. It also resists moisture or humidity without losing its fire-stopping characteristics.

• Concrete

This option is far standard, but for some projects, it is beneficial. Encase the large steel section in concrete, so required more space because of the volume of concrete used. It leads to being less aesthetically pleasing than other options. Structures like large parking garages are less concerned with these factors. So, such systems might still apply this method.

Fireproofing construction also adds fire protection reinforcement. It is like rebar between the ribs that are held in place by concrete.

• Liquid convection cooling

In this fireproofing construction, the method involves running water. The hollow structure's members are inhibitor and antifreeze. If there is a fire, the hot structure will rise. And allow colder water to run into the portion of the fire structure cause it will affect it. Then it is reducing the temperature of the structure members.

• Flexible blanket systems

A flexible blanket can be used as a fireproofing material. It is easy to maintain and install a toxin-free environment in case of fire. Moreover, this is a very practical and convenient method, so; there are only a limited number of manufactures. This method is the most reliable, cost-effective, and safe. Furthermore, it prevents spreading fire to structural members. When you are dealing with complex shapes, the blanket method is suitable for that option.

• Intumescent coating

This method is also known as intumescent paint; it provides fire resistance to structural steel members. The intumescent coating will expand 100 times the thickness of the material and provide fire resistance. After that, it creates a buffer between steel members and fire.

Intumescent coating is an excellent solution to aesthetics that come into play with steel. After that, it was exposed to the general public. This product is just like paint; add an extra layer to add the product's overall thickness. On the structural wood, you can apply this fireproofing material to protect.

Why is fireproofing required?

Fireproofing is required for the protection of structural steel. Other hand, the column of construction steel has at least a 106 or 2 hours fire-resistance rating as per the requirements. The most common ratings are 2, 3, and 4 hours. The certificate SISC column fabricator is taking care of the fireproofing. So, you do not have to stress whether your building will need to pass further inspections. 

The final words:

The fireproofing can decrease the fire-damaged facilities of the failure of structural supports. The Mirage Industrial Group has the tools of highly technician fireproofing coating. This industry provides a cost-effective installation approach to any complex and straightforward project. They use only approved fireproofing materials.

• Vessel skirts

• Barrier walls

• Structural steel

• Restoration of damaged fireproofing