How to avoid the dangers of fireproofing steel
It is one of the worst decisions you can make as a commercial contractor to fireproof steel columns and beams. Your construction team is not only held up by this, but it could also become ill as a result.
If you are in the commercial construction industry, the solution is simple: Outsource your Fireproofing Valencia project.
When should steel be fireproofed?
Steel columns used in commercial construction must meet the X106 fire-resistance standard, among other requirements. A fire-resistance rating of 2 or 3 hours is the most typical. You will not need to worry about additional inspections for your building since the fabricator is an AISC certified fabricator.
What are the benefits of fireproofing steel frame construction?
There is no such thing as indestructible steel. Hydrocarbons and typical building fires can burn at about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, while it melts at about 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit. When exposed to extremely high temperatures, steel may be deformed and lose its tensile strength, but it will not melt.
The steel used in fireproofing keeps a building’s shape during a fire. Thus, more people can escape unharmed.
Why is structural steel used to create fireproof columns?
We offer standard and custom size and shape structural steel columns to meet any specifications your job may require. Black Rock Fireproof Column offers a wide range of column shapes, such as the Round Type OH and the Rectangular Type RR, most of which have a concrete-filled center. The specifications of our types of fireproof columns can be found here.
On fireproofed columns fabricated by Black Rock Fireproof Column, steel provides a sleek, strong appearance while also serving as a durable outer shell. A structural column is composed of structural steel surrounded by concrete. An external steel shell protects the concrete under an insulating layer of vermiculite fireproofing.
Is Fireproofing Steel Columns on a Job Site Necessary?
Several fireproofing materials, such as sprayed fire-resistive material (SFRM) and intumescent coatings, can make your job easier, but in most cases, they actually make it harder.
The dangers and other drawbacks of fireproofing materials put everyone at risk, regardless of whether you have someone come on site and do the dirty work or if you have someone on your construction team do it.
Fireproofing Materials on-Site: Dangers
People performing fireproofing tasks as well as everyone else on your team could be in danger using methods that incorporate fireproof paint or SFRM.
Fireproof Coatings
The chemical mixture must be heated to extreme temperatures in order to activate the paint. As a result, vapors are released that later turn into foam, commonly referred to as fireproof paint. The vapors can still be hazardous to the user’s health despite being more attractive than spray and not requiring a column cover.
Fireproofing Spray
Fireproofing sprays made from SFRM contain basic ingredients, such as gypsum, carbon black, and cement. But this isn’t enough.
Adding harsh chemicals to speed up the hardening process may save time for contractors and other pros, but what they’re really doing is increasing their risk of contracting health issues. As a result, contractors might take time off to recover and spend more money on doctor visits. People continuously exposed to fireproofing spray have been linked to sinus infections, bronchitis, and lung cancer.
