Structural steel can lose strength quickly when exposed to high temperatures. Our fire protection systems, including intumescent coatings, cementitious protection and fire boarding, help maintain the structural integrity of buildings during a fire.
Structural fire protection is designed to shield steel elements from extreme heat during a fire.
Steel can begin to lose structural strength at temperatures as low as 550°C, making protection essential for maintaining load-bearing capacity during a fire event.
Our systems create a protective barrier that slows heat transfer and helps maintain the stability of the building structure.
Intumescent coatings expand when exposed to high temperatures, forming a thick insulating char layer around the steel.
This layer protects the steel structure from heat and significantly delays structural failure during a fire.
Benefits:
• Lightweight system
• Maintains architectural appearance
• Suitable for exposed steel structures
Cementitious coatings are spray-applied fire protection materials commonly used in industrial or hidden structural areas.
They provide thick thermal insulation to structural steel and are particularly suitable for environments where aesthetics are less critical.
Fire-resistant boards can be installed around steel beams and columns to create a protective encasement.
These systems are typically used where higher fire resistance ratings are required or where coatings are not suitable.
Structural fire protection systems are essential across many types of buildings, including:
● Commercial offices
● Residential developments
● Industrial facilities
● Education buildings
● Healthcare environments
● Mixed-use developments
Systems can be designed to achieve fire resistance ratings of:
● 30 minutes
● 60 minutes
● 90 minutes
● 120 minutes or more depending on specification
All structural fire protection systems are installed in line with:
● Manufacturer installation guidance
● Building Regulations
● Fire safety standards such as BS 476 and EN fire testing standards
Structural steel protection forms part of a building’s wider passive fire protection strategy, working alongside:
● Fire compartmentation
● Fire stopping systems
● Fire-rated insulation and soffit systems
Our team can review specifications and provide compliant installation solutions for steel structures across new build and refurbishment projects.
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