In the event of a fire hazard the occurrence of structural damage to property could translate into large numbers of human casualties among civilians and fire marshals, devastation to surrounding areas and not to mention financial distress. In order to prevent or limit the harmful effects of flames and smoke building developers and owners rely on the fire retardant properties of Intumescent Paint. Nullifire can provide dependable insulation to both residential and commercial construction while being a light weight material that conserves space and reduces the application time. Intumescent Paint is an environmentally friendly substance that doesn’t produce harmful residues such as dust or fiber and can be applied on a wide range of building materials. In most cases this substance is the passive component in fire regulation systems but nonetheless it plays an important role in preserving life and property. Nullifire can also make the difference in lowering the cost of the insurance policy for a particular building.
In the initial stages of a burning emergency the active elements in a fire prevention system such as smoke detectors and alarms serve the purpose of warning civilians of the potential danger. However, fire insulation in the form of Intumescent Paint increase the available time for evacuation by reducing the advancement of flames and smoke to other parts of the building. Coupled with an elaborate network of sprinklers, Nullifire can keep its fire retarding properties for 30 to 120 minutes, plenty of time for everyone to seek and reach a point of safety. Although it is produced through a series of chemical procedures Nullifire is mainly a water based substance obtained through an environmentally conscious method. In normal ambient conditions of temperature Intumescent Paint bares the appearance of a regular painted surface. When Nullifire is exposed to heat a chemical reaction causes the substance to change shape and expand to a foam texture that could become 100 times thicker than the original film. By sealing of gaps within the structure of resistance Intumescent Paint cuts of the oxygen supply to the self-sufficient force that is fire. It also acts as mean of directing heat away from the resistance element such as steel or wooden joints or beams therefore reducing the risk of failure at critical temperatures.
Even if building developers need to abide by a budget, cutting funds and corners on fire safety systems are not acceptable ways of saving money. Luckily Nullifire is a reasonably priced material that only needs limited maintenance and cleaning. Only a thin coat of Intumescent Paint is required for the application and because it has the look and feel of a paint finish it doesn’t add weight to the resistance structure. Even if a skilled and trained hand of work is necessary to get the best results out of the material, the application and drying times of Intumescent Paint are considerably reduced than in the case of plasterboard or mineral fiber. The substance can even be used to protect exposed steel elements that make up the design of the building.
The risk of structure collapse can be considerably reduced through the fire retarding capabilities of Intumescent Paint.By simply using a thin coat of Nullifire building contractors can reduce the cost of insurance policies as well.