Month / January 2019
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Spray Foam Insulation: Open and Closed Cell
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is better than any other type of insulation at reducing air leakage. With foamed-in-place insulation, it is relatively easy (though not inexpensive) to fill wall and ceiling cavities…
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![Intumescent Orange Peel Finish]()
What is Intumescent Paint?
Intumescent Paint Intumescent coatings, often referred to as intumescent paint, are used in buildings as a passive fire resistance measure. They can be applied to structural members as an aesthetically pleasing fireproofing…
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Fireproofing and Construction Types
Fireproofing thickness is dictated by a variety of factors, mainly the size of the steel being protected, the product being installed, and the required hourly rating. This required hourly rating of a…
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![Westchester Medical Center - Spray Fireproofing]()
Methods for Fireproofing Structural Steel
Many building codes require fireproofing protection to structural steel as a safety precaution. The most common way to provide such protection in the U.S. is by spraying low-density fiber or cementitious compounds,…
