Advanced, hybrid technology intumescent coatings

Positives

• Able to apply 2-3mm in one-coat application, resulting in far greater productivity onsite for the main contractor and subcontractor.
• Some products can be applied in very high humidity and tolerate water on the surface in just an hour after application.
• Some products have low VOC.
• Some products can be applied offsite and onsite as they are not affected by ponding or pooling.
• Some products are very easy to repair if damaged during construction.
• Some products can be applied over SA 2.5 blasted steel with tight surface rust for indoor application only.
• Exterior exposure requires SA 2.5 with approved epoxy zinc or galvanising.
• Most products can be overcoated with a top coat.

Negatives

• Some products don’t give high end glass type finish.
• Can be more expensive than thin film, water-based products.
• Generally better suited to 90 to 120 minute FRLs.