Project Spotlight: Rapid Fireproofing Solution
When an industrial facility needed to add a 1-hour-in-3-hour fire-rated firewall, minimizing disruption to ongoing production was a major priority.
Traditional firewall construction could have required significant reconstruction, extended downtime, and the loss of usable space. The facility needed a fire protection solution that could be installed quickly while allowing production to continue.
Project Challenge
The customer needed a 1-hour-in-3-hour fire-rated firewall while keeping the facility operational. Finding a solution that could provide the required fire protection without major reconstruction or prolonged interruption to production was critical.
Thermo-Guard Solution
Thermo-Guard applied spray-applied cementitious fireproofing (Monokote MK-6 HY) directly to the existing metal structure, creating the required fire-rated assembly without the need for extensive reconstruction. The entire scope was completed in just two days, minimizing disruption and allowing production to continue.
Results
- Passed Fire Marshal inspection the very next day.
- Allowed production to resume immediately.
- Avoided extended downtime and major reconstruction.
- Preserved usable space within the facility.
- Provided a faster, more efficient alternative to traditional firewall construction.
- Cost approximately half as much as traditional firewall construction.
Technical Note
Cementitious fireproofing creates a physical fire-resistant barrier and can be applied directly to structural components in many industrial and commercial applications. Intumescent coatings are another fireproofing option; they expand when exposed to heat and can provide fire protection with a thinner profile, making them useful where aesthetics or limited clearance are important considerations.
Quick Takeaway
Fireproofing can provide a faster, more cost-effective way to achieve required fire protection while minimizing disruption to an existing facility. Selecting the right system and product can help avoid extensive reconstruction and keep valuable operations moving.
