As an intumescent coating, the Firefree Wildfire System meets the fire standards for the ASTM E2768 30 Minute for ignition resistance and ASTM E84 30-Minute Extended for application in WUI-listed fire zones. This standard, used for fire-retardant treated lumber (“FRT”), involves measuring a product’s ability to slow down horizontal flame spread and smoke development.

The Firefree Wildfire System meets the ASTM D2898 method B for weatherization, which requires lengthy, severe testing to both water and UV exposures. As a result, this passive fire protection (PFP) coating is well-suited for exterior applications.

Our nontoxic, high-quality exterior intumescent paints feature superior adhesion and reliable durability, and they’re simple to use. They are easy to apply by roller, sprayer, and brush, and in most cases, they’re self priming, thus providing a cost-effective method to meet the fire and weatherization standards. In many cases, the use of the coating system will assist with the availability and rates of insurance.

The Firefree Wildfire System includes two coatings: Firefree Class A (“FfA”), which provides the fire ignition resistance, and the Firefree Exterior topcoat (“FfE”), applied over the FfA to protect it from long-term weather exposure. The Exterior System does not need to be reapplied yearly.

In order to meet the ASTM WUI fire standards, any system needs to pass BOTH the fire and weatherization testing to show that the fire-resistant properties will survive long-term exposure.

The Firefree System has been tested first to severe weatherization exposure, following by severe fire testing showing that the product retained its fire ignition resistance after long-term weather exposure. All fire and weatherization tests have been validated by IAS and CalFire Accredited Fire Test Laboratories. The Firefree System is listed by ICC-ES.

Our products have excellent durability and a smooth architectural-grade finish. The System provides an exterior stain-resistant prime and a long-lasting white, satin finish. Users can use Ffe as a topcoat with most premium paints to achieve the desired color and finish. For large orders (>200 gallons), FfE can be tinted by Firefree Coatings. Please contact Firefree for such custom-tinted orders.

Our fire-retardant paint exterior products are eco-friendly and safe to use. They have very low VOCs—significantly lower than current EPA regulations or even California’s stringent limits. Firefree Class A qualifies for Leed v4.