Structural Steel Protection

Time is of the essence if a fire breaks out at your property. The use of the Rockwool Firestop Compound can give you up to an extra 6 hours of protection from the flames and heat associated with fire − more than enough time in most cases for the fire brigade to arrive. As an approved installer for Rockwool, Fire Immunity can install the most proficient systems at your property in the Bristol and South West.

Typically consist of strong fibres, filling agents & and a binder (usually cement or plaster), fire protective sprays are a great way to protect steel-structured buildings where having an aesthetically pleasing workplace isn’t a priority. Essentially this service is best suited to warehouses and some office environments however, at Fire Immunity our expert team have perfected their finishings with some architects now vouching for the look suggesting that they might come into fashion over time.

Once we have assessed your steel structure we will begin the fire protection of your steel beams. We will begin by delivering the fire protective spray which is in powder form to the building site. To create a sprayable material we will then add the correct amount of water advised by the manufacturing company and then use specialised spraying equipment to spray the steelwork. Combining an experienced team and the very best equipment we can ensure that we are meeting the required thickness as per regulations.

It’s important to understand that any fire protection service has to be regularly scrutinised and inspected so therefore the simpler the service the better quality of fire protection you might have. Steel protective boards consists of many different steps consisting of metal rails, various compounds and fixings such as screws, glue & fillers. For this service, we usually find that is better suited to a building project that has a higher budget and can afford to have extra personnel to check each application as not one person can check every part. However, the actual part of applying this service is, in fact, quick and doesn’t disrupt other Jobsite activities.

Saying that we cannot stress how effective this passive protection service can be in protecting steel beams and other steel structures. A typical fire protection board is usually made of a mineral (calcium silicate or calcium sulfate) reinforced with fibers and fillers. Some boards, in addition to providing fire protection, were also further reinforced for durability, specifically for resistance to humidity and freeze-thaw.

As a result, boards have a strong advantage of being produced in a controlled environment, with strict tolerances for relevant properties, including thickness.