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Anytime you're painting a commercial building, you should consider the option of fire retardant paint. You may shy away from it because it's a bit more costly, but we believe as you look further into this product you'll realize it is most certainly worth it!What is Fire Retardant Paint?Before we talk about whether fire retardant paints are worth the extra price, let's first discuss what exactly this product is. Fire retardant paints are decorative, protective coatings designed to reduce the spre …

Fire retardant paints are decorative, protective coatings designed to reduce the spread of flames in the event of fire. This paint has the appearance of traditional paint products, but does much more than just look pretty. It also complies with building and fire codes, as well as gives the substrate rated flame spread protection. It is designed to prevent flames from spreading for 30 up to 120 minutes. This paint makes it much harder for the building to catch on fire and if it does, the flame mo …

Anytime you're painting a commercial building, you should consider the option of fire retardant paint. Fire retardant paints are decorative, protective coatings designed to reduce the spread of flames in the event of fire. These paints stop the spread of a fire, slow the spread of a fire, reduce a fire’s intensity, and reduce the smoke a fire produces. This product saves lives! You know you want this kind of protection, the only question left is which exact product you buy. It is time to c …

A fire retardant spray is the best way to prevent a catastrophic fire from breaking out. By definition, a fire retardant spray is a clear, flame-diminishing spray that is ideal for preventing the rapid spread of flames on a range of upholstery, paper-based materials, and soft furnishings. Fire retardant paint is great for steel, drywall, and wood, and fire retardant spray is ideal for fabrics. You may see this and think "Well, that sounds great...but what about the smell? Won't a chemical spray …

Defensible space starts at your home’s foundation. Maintaining a defensible space of 100 feet on all sides of the structure is critically important. California AB-1516 requires: 1) Fuel reduction between 5 and 30 feet around the structure, and 2) creating an ember-resistant zone within 0 to 5 feet of the structure. This zone helps prevent ignition of your house from ember cast, radiant heat, and direct flame contact. This can be accomplished with fire-resistant plants and non-combustible g …