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To say our modern world has a lot of cables would be quite an understatement. To say these cables increase the risk of a fire would also be an understatement. If not properly manufactured, installed, and maintained, cables can be dangerous.Thankfully, we have cable coatings. Cable coatings provide an electrical cable with electrical or mechanical protection. Today, we want to specifically discuss coatings that protect your cables from catching on fire or being engulfed in flames. These coatings …

If your basement, attic, or other space has styrofoam insulation that has not been covered by drywall or wallboard, you can paint it for a better, more-finished look. Not only does this offer a better atmosphere, but it seals the foam.Painting styrofoam insulation in your home or commercial building can help improve the appearance of an area  where walls haven't been covered with drywall. For example: an attic, garage, or basement.If you need to meet FIRE CODE, you will probably need t …

Spray foam is a great tool for insulating, weatherizing, and protecting from fire. It can be applied to horizontal and vertical surfaces. Once it is cured, it can be an air barrier and add thermal control layers . A foam barrier provides some of the highest R-values per inch available. The higher the R-value, the better it insulates per inch of thickness.Sounds great, right? Does that mean you can put it anywhere and everywhere? Not quite.Can Spray Foam be Applied to Any Surface?For one, you nee …

If we asked you what kind of paint you needed for your home, would you know what to answer? We're looking for an answer beyond a color of even semi-gloss. We want you to know that paint can and should be your last line of defense against a catastrophic fire. This can be achieved through additives. What Are Additives for Paints? Using the conventions of the World Coatings Council, additives are divided into five categories. The term “additives” is simply a catch-all phrase for chemica …

Thanks to the large volume of electrical and electronic equipment in today’s buildings, coupled with a larger volume of combustible materials, our homes and commercial buildings have more potential for fire hazards than ever before. This isn't just assumptions; we have data and numbers to back it up. In 2019 alone, according to the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): 1.3 million fires were reported in the United States.These fires caused 3,700 civilian …