INTUMESCENT COATING THICKNESS: WHY IT MATTERS
Intumescent coating thickness varies by substrate, assembly, and fire rating. See how testing and project details determine the right coating thickness.
What Are WUI Exterior Wall Requirements?
Wildfires are no longer rare events that only affect remote areas. Today, millions of homes sit in areas where development meets natural vegetation. In fact, according to the ICC (International…
What Are the Best Fire Coating Products for Structural Steel in Commercial Buildings?
Structural steel plays a central role in modern commercial construction because of its strength and flexibility. However, its performance under fire conditions requires careful attention. Fire retardant coatings for structural…
What Are the Differences Between Ff88, FfA, and Firefree Exterior System?
Fire safety is essential across residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. With rising wildfire activity, expanding cities, and aging infrastructure, fire risks are becoming more common. This is why selecting the…
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Across the United States there are currently 1200 Main Street projects involving over 100,000 historic structures. Many of these buildings are vacant or have restricted use due to current code…
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…
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…