Intumescent Paint Application
Steel loses strength fast in a fire. Intumescent coatings protect structural steelwork by forming a tough insulating layer when exposed to heat.
Protecting The Bones Of Your Building
When fire hits, steel can start to lose strength within minutes. Intumescent paint reacts to heat by swelling into a solid insulating layer, holding back the effects of fire and keeping structures stable for longer.
Our team applies intumescent coatings on both new builds and existing projects, always in line with manufacturer-tested specifications. Every coat is measured, checked and logged in Bolster Systems so you’ve got a full record of what’s been applied and how it will perform.
Our Service Offering Includes:
Application of intumescent coatings to structural steelwork
Remedial works on damaged or incomplete coatings
Integration with overboarding and wider fire protection systems
Digital reporting from survey through to sign-off
Why Intumescent Paint Application Matters
Steel is tough, but it’s not fireproof. Without protection, structural elements can fail quickly, threatening the stability of the whole building. Intumescent coatings slow that process down, giving time for safe evacuation and emergency response. But it’s not just about the name on the tin. Correct coverage, thickness and application are what make the system effective. If the paint’s poorly applied, the protection simply won’t hold.
By delaying structural failure, intumescent paint protects lives, supports evacuation plans and helps buildings meet modern fire safety standards. It’s a simple, proven way to strengthen the backbone of your building.
Legal RequirementsIntumescent coatings have to be applied in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. That means using tested systems, following the manufacturer’s data sheets, and making sure the work is checked through regular fire risk assessments. If the coating isn’t applied or maintained correctly, the building won’t meet compliance standards.
Intumescent coatings have to be applied in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. That means using tested systems, following the manufacturer’s data sheets, and making sure the work is checked through regular fire risk assessments. If the coating isn’t applied or maintained correctly, the building won’t meet compliance standards.
Building Safety ActThe Building Safety Act 2022 puts added responsibility on recording structural fire protection, particularly in high-rise and complex buildings. Intumescent paint jobs must be documented within the Golden Thread of Information, with evidence showing exactly what was applied and where. Our approach makes sure those records are complete, accurate and ready for inspection.
The Building Safety Act 2022 puts added responsibility on recording structural fire protection, particularly in high-rise and complex buildings. Intumescent paint jobs must be documented within the Golden Thread of Information, with evidence showing exactly what was applied and where. Our approach makes sure those records are complete, accurate and ready for inspection.
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Protect the frame your building depends on. Get in touch to discuss the intumescent paint application process.
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