ASTM E84: A Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
Fire performance is not something you leave to interpretation on a project set. As an architect or engineer, you already know that once materials go into a building, their behavior…
ASTM E84 Explained for Architects and Builders (A Complete 2026 Guide)
Fire safety remains one of the most critical concerns in modern building design. Therefore, understanding how materials behave in fire is essential. ASTM E84, published by ASTM International, is a…
Firefree Class A: The Only Intumescent Coating to Pass ASTM E2957 Eave, Soffit and other projections Fire Testing
Wildfires are becoming an increasing threat to homes and communities across the country, especially in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas. One of the most vulnerable parts of a building during…
How Intumescent Coatings Support LEED v4 and Green Building Certification?
In today’s construction world, you can’t afford to ignore two things: sustainability and fire safety. With stricter building codes and climate change driving up risks, architects and developers require advanced…
How Many Hours Is a Class A Fire Rating?
Want to know how many burn hours a Class A fire rating covers? Learn this and more about Class A building materials and fire safety regulations.
Cladding Panels Fire Retrofit
Firefree Coatings (“Firefree”) has successfully completed testing on Firefree’s patented Cladding Retrofit system for aluminum combustible cladding panels. The testing (under ASTM 3408), involving extreme fire, validated Firefree 88’s ability…
FFA LEED v4 Qualification
Firefree Class A qualifies for LEED Version 4 credits. FFA holds a certificate with ClearChem Registry, recognized by the US Green Building Council, in accordance with CDPH Standard Method v…
LEED V4 Qualification
Firefree 88 qualifies for LEED Version 4 credits. Firefree 88 is under LEED compliant paints and coatings in accordance to CDPH Standard Method v 1.2, 2017 emissions. LEED Version 4…