Fireproofing

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, medium and high density cementitious compounds, now called spray-applied fire-resistive material (SFRM). These products can be sprayed on steel to provide heat resistance and some also can be applied over wood, fabric and other building materials. Building codes and UL Designs dictate the required thickness of the application. Our estimating department can provide code, UL design and material requirement assistance when requested.

Another fireproofing option offered by Saylor’s is intumescent coatings. Also known as intumescent paint, this method provides fire resistance to structural steel. One of the key benefits is intumescent coatings will expand by as much as 100 times the original thickness of the material, providing superior fire resistance by creating a buffer between the fire and steel. The coating will undergo a chemical reaction and expand when subjected to extreme temperatures – before the temperatures become hot enough to affect the integrity of the steel. Intumescent coatings are a great solution when aesthetics come into play with steel that is exposed to the general public. The product is applied just like any paint, with every layer adding to the overall thickness of the product.

All Saylor’s fireproofers have many years of experience with this highly specialized trade, some for more than 35 years.