Steel-framed buildings can be protected from fire in a number of ways. Several of the typical techniques are:
One kind of fire-resistant sealant used to fill cracks, joints, and penetrations in fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings is called non-intumescent fire caulk. Non-intumescent fire caulk preserves its integrity during a fire and stays in its original solid shape, unlike intumescent fire caulk, which swells and expands when subjected to high temperatures.
There are a few options to take into account for fire protection on structural steel, even though intumescent paint is a common choice. Depending on the needs, these substitutes may offer fire protection that is on par with or superior to intumescent coatings. The following are a few substitutes for intumescent paint:
An intumescent coating is the most widely used fire-resistant coating for structural steel. Specialized paints or coatings known as "intumescent coatings" expand when exposed to high temperatures, enveloping the steel structure in a thick layer of protection. This coating lessens the spread of flames and fire penetration on the metal component by helping to insulate the steel and slowing down the transmission of heat.
Fire retardant coating for steel structure is a special coating used to form a layer of fire protection film on the surface of steel structure to provide fire protection. Such coatings usually contain fire-resistant materials, such as high temperature resistant inorganic materials or chemical flame retardants, which can slow the spread of fire in the event of a fire and reduce the burning rate of steel structures.
There are several ways to make metal fire-resistant. Here are some effective methods:
