Fireproof Coatings

Challenge 

Our SPGA walls are vulnerable to wildfires.  Timber lagging burns, concrete lagging and facia crack under extreme temperatures.  Fireproof coating placed over timber lagging, not only protects the lagging but is also cost effective over concrete lagging or concrete facia.

Solution

Fireproof coatings can be applied to new and existing structures that are inherently venerable to wildfires. They provide a shield of protection that can outlast wildfires and can provide time for emergency responders to get to these venerable structures before they burn.  

Result   

• Provide protection against fires

• Heat transfer from the coating to the substrate is extremely low, typically, 3 to 10%

• Move away from problematic concrete lagging, and expensive concrete facia

• Current price is around $20 to $30 per SF, about half of concrete lagging

• Environmentally safe product

• Reduced carbon footprint over concrete lagging or concrete facia

• Has a 25 year life, before it needs to be replaced

• Spray on application, means it applies quickly

• Water based product that is waterproof once set

• Product changes color as it protects the substrate from fire, making it easily identifiable to remove and re-apply the product  

• Reflects up to 97% of the heat the coating is exposed to

• Could be placed on roof tops to lower the amount of energy needed for A/C and Heating by negating the external temperature difference

• Coating can be colored

Project Contact:  

George E. Moore - george.moore@dot.ca.gov