Modern construction and building design are built primarily around principles that produce safe buildings for their builders, occupants and owners. To effectively adhere to the standards established by local building codes, insurance companies and other interested parties, sprayed-on fireproofing systems have become incredibly popular.
Cost-effective, easy to install and effective in reducing risk, it should be no surprise that spray-applied fireproofing products have become the most common type of fireproofing material in modern construction.
Effective fireproofing takes more than raw materials — it takes a team that knows the ins and outs of the process of properly applying it to your building. By working with Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing, you can benefit from years of experience and expertise in this field and truly secure your building for the future.
When it comes to commercial spray fireproofing, you have a few options to consider (or let our team consider on your behalf). By working with the Cincinnati, OH, team at Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing, you can rest assured we’ll pair you with the best products to meet your fireproofing goals while meeting all necessary regulations, insurance requirements, industrial codes and best practices.
Common spray-applied fireproofing products you might hear about include:
Cementitious fireproofing: Cementitious fireproofing is usually a gypsum-based wet mix formulation.
Sprayed fiber fireproofing: Sprayed fiber fireproofing is a fireproofing material made of mineral wool fibers in a portland cement binder, usually found as a dry mix formulation.
Standard-, medium- and high-density: These overlap with other fireproofing products in that cementitious or sprayed fiber fireproofing might be applied at any of these densities depending on the goal, expense, exposure and need to conceal the material.
Intumescent coatings: Intumescent coatings aren’t a spray-applied fireproofing material, but are often discussed alongside them because they cover niches where spray fireproofing isn’t the right fit. Intumescent coatings are thin-film coatings used on exposed structural steel when the look of spray fireproofing isn’t aesthetically acceptable.
Which materials or combination of materials makes sense for a given project can be tricky to determine on your own, but don’t worry — the team at Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing can help you narrow your options and make the right decision.
Applied like paint, intumescent coatings offer fire protection for raw steel and other surfaces without affecting their overall look. Other fireproofing solutions can leave a rough or textured finish that may be undesirable in exposed areas.
Intumescent coatings look like any other painted surface, and they can even be tinted or top-coated to match their surroundings. But when a fire occurs, the intumescent coating will char and expand, creating an insulating layer that protects the steel below.
Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing offers advanced intumescent coatings for all your commercial and industrial fireproofing needs in the Cincinnati area. Our coatings feature:
Easy installation via spraying, brushing, or rolling
A choice of water- or solvent-based formulas
Compatibility with either indoor or outdoor applications
The ability to color-match to surrounding finishes
Fast, aesthetically pleasing protection for structural steel
Give your structural steel in the Cincinnati area unobtrusive, highly effective protection against fire with our premium intumescent coatings from Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing.
Why Choose Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing: What Distinguishes Us?
Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing has been in the fireproofing business for nearly half a century, fireproofing projects across the country and beyond. Our fireproofing division is made of industry experts ready to help your company figure out every step of fireproofing your commercial structure, from code assistance forward.
Our field team’s expertise matches our office team, delivering skilled application of any product on any project.
Ready to learn more about what Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing can do to fireproof your structure? Call 513-878-6500 today or contact us online.
Directions to Our Cincinnati Office
Our office serving clients across Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis and Louisville is in Cincinnati at 5585 Spellmire Drive.
You can reach our business from the west by following I-275 East to Princeton Pike and then taking Princeton Pike north to East Crescentville. Head east along Crescentville until you reach International Boulevard, and you should see us almost immediately on the right.
You can reach us the same way from the east via I-275 or transfer from I-75 to I-275, coming into Cincinnati from the north or south.
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