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As you think of what materials would be likely to catch on fire, you probably imagine wood and fabrics. You're right to assume both of these materials would quickly catch on fire and feed the flames. This isn't an exhaustive list, though.  While it may take longer to catch fire and require hotter, more intense flames, metal will eventually melt and burn as well. If you want to be truly protected, you need to learn all you can about how to fireproof metal. The good news is that wit …

You know you want flame protection, and you know you want it as soon as possible. This is true for numerous reasons. First and foremost, you never know when your home or commercial building will catch on fire. It's best to be prepared as quickly as possible. As well, you can't keep the area blocked off forever. You'd hate for someone to mess with the structure or item you sprayed and have it's flame resistance accidentally affected. For both of these reasons you are wondering, how long does fire …

Barricade fire gel is a fire retardant that acts as short-term fire suppressant. It is mixed with water and then applied to wood, glass, vinyl, metal, and more. The entire exterior of your home can and should be sprayed. This gel creates a fire protective coating that completely repels flaming embers.When mixed with water, it provides dead-stop fire protection on everything it has coated. This is thanks to a unique, thermal-protective coating that can protect structures from burning when they ar …

If you look on Wikipedia, you will see that fire retardant gels are superabsorbent polymer slurries with a "consistency almost like petroleum jelly." Used as fire retardants, they can be used for structure protection against open flames.Fire retardant gels are short-term fire suppressants typically mixed with water and then applied to wood, glass, vinyl, metal, and more. As great as this sounds, you have some questions too. Is it safe? Do you have anything to be concerned about? Let's answer the …

When looking for a fireproof paint for steel, you'll come across terms like "fire retardant," "flame resistant," "intumescent," and more. What does it all mean? How can you find the right product for your application needs? Don't worry! RDR Technologies is the industry leader in these products. Our experts are here to explain it all to you, and guide you in the right direction to find the perfect fire safety solution for you. Is Steel Fire Resistant? Steel itself is not flammable, meaning it doe …