Incendiary coatings come in a variety of forms, each with unique characteristics and uses. These are a few typical kinds:
One kind of protective coating that is put to steel surfaces to enhance fire resistance is the fire retardant coating found on steel constructions. The way that fire retardant coatings function is by covering the steel with an insulating layer that helps shield it from the intense heat and flames produced during a fire.
Steel-framed buildings can be protected from fire in a number of ways. Several of the typical techniques are:
One kind of fire-resistant sealant used to fill cracks, joints, and penetrations in fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings is called non-intumescent fire caulk. Non-intumescent fire caulk preserves its integrity during a fire and stays in its original solid shape, unlike intumescent fire caulk, which swells and expands when subjected to high temperatures.