As architects, engineers, and steel fabricators, you play a critical role in creating safe, functional buildings that stand the test of time. But there’s one threat that can undermine all your hard work in an instant: fire. Fire can cause devastating damage to buildings and threaten the lives of everyone inside. That’s why it’s crucial …
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As we continue to develop our cities and communities, safety concerns are a top priority. Building codes and regulations have been put in place to ensure that our buildings meet safety standards, and one of the critical aspects of this is fire protection. Intumescent paint is an essential fire protection measure that can save lives …
If you’re looking for a reliable fire protection solution for your steel structures, intumescent paint is a great option. This type of paint expands when exposed to heat and forms a protective layer on steel, preventing it from buckling or collapsing in a fire. In this article, we’ll dive into everything you need to know …
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Intumescent paint is a highly effective fire protection solution for many commercial and residential buildings. It’s a type of coating that expands when exposed to high temperatures, forming a protective layer that prevents fire from penetrating the surface it is applied to. Understanding the benefits of using intumescent paint can help you make an informed …
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Intumescent paint is a popular fire protection solution for many commercial and residential buildings. One of the key benefits of intumescent paint is its fire resistance rating, which measures its ability to prevent fire from penetrating the surface it is applied to. Understanding the fire resistance rating of intumescent paint is important to determine whether …
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Intumescent paint is a popular choice for fire protection in commercial and residential buildings. However, like any fire protection system, there are some downsides to using intumescent paint. It’s important to understand these downsides so that you can make an informed decision about whether intumescent paint is right for your building. Here are some of …
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Intumescent paint is a popular fire protection solution for many commercial and residential buildings. However, many people wonder whether intumescent paint can be used in conjunction with other fire protection systems. The answer is yes! In fact, using multiple fire protection systems in conjunction can provide even more protection for your building and its occupants. …
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Galco has recently become one of the newest approved intumescent paint contractors in Ireland, offering Sherwin Williams Firetex FX6002. Fire is one of the biggest risks that can completely destroy your building, businesses, public organizations and of course lives. Irish building regulations state that a building should remain structurally intact during a fire, providing a …
Many passive fire protection products are claimed to be intumescent. What does this mean and when can a product be classed as intumescent? An intumescent is a substance that swells as a result of heat exposure, thus increasing in volume and decreasing in density. Intumescent materials used in fire protection will increase their volume significantly …
Galco, Ireland’s largest Hot Dip Galvanizer, provide a full technical service CPE for Engineers & Architects in Ireland, including literature, telephone enquiries, plant visits and in-house Continuous Professional Development (CPD) presentations. Hot Dip Galvanizing has long been recognised as the most successful method of providing corrosion protection for steelwork. For some however, the perceived difficulty …
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