Thermal Barrier vs. Ignition Barrier: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to making sure your construction projects meet code for fire protection, it’s important to be informed about the products available to you. This is especially true as  combustible spray polyurethane foam is becoming the top insulation choice in both residential and commercial construction. A fire-protectant  paint or coating is necessary to keep …

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Best Practices for Safe Handling & Storage – Intumescent Coatings

Intumescent coatings require specified handling and storage. Improper handling and storage conditions, especially exposure to extreme cold or hot temperatures, can adversely affect physical properties and the shelf life rendering the product unsalvageable. Handling and storage specifications follow. Read and understand manufacturer recommendations expressed in the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Technical Data Sheets (TDS) …

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Spraying Intumescent Coatings & Equivalent N95 Particulate Respirators

Memo To: Contractors, Distributors, & Manufacturing Partners From: Installed Product SupportDate: 4/14/2020Subject: Spraying Intumescent Coatings & Equivalent N95 Particulate RespiratorsSafety and personal protection are our top priority.  When spray-applying a No-Burn® intumescent coating, a filtering facepiece (N, R or P disposable particulate respirator1) is recommended.  The safety of those on the frontlines and supply shortages requires additional particulate …

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No-Burn® Plus ThB and Demilec Open and Closed Cell SPF are now added to ER-305 and TER 1905-03 as APPROVED Thermal Barrier and Ignition Barrier Assemblies!!!

High coverage rates, no primer, and aggressive pricing – No-Burn® Plus ThB is the cutting-edge intumescent coating preferred by Spray Foam Contractors! See Evaluation Report (ER) 305 or Technical Evaluation Report (TER) 1905-03. Demilec Spray Foam TB1 or IB2 Plus ThB Coverage Rates Demilec Sealection 500 Open Cell Spray Foam TB 16 Wet Mils 100 sq. ft./gal Demilec Agribalance Open …

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No-Burn® Plus ThB over Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation: 115 sq. ft. Per Gallon

Quickly becoming your best option.  Bid more projects.  Win the work! Alternative Thermal Barrier: No-Burn® Plus ThB being sprayed at 14 wet mils (115 sq.ft./gallon) over Carlisle: SealTite Pro Open Cell Foamsulate 50 HY Open Cell SealTite Pro No Mix Open Cell Foamsulate 50 Open Cell SealTite Pro High Yield Open Cell SealTite Pro Closed Cell Foamsulate …

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No-Burn® Plus ThB and GacoTM Open and Closed Cell SPF are now added to ER-305 as APPROVED Thermal Barrier and Ignition Barrier Assemblies!!!

No-Burn® Plus ThB and GacoTM Open and Closed Cell SPF are now added to ER-305 and TER 1905-03 as APPROVED Thermal Barrier and Ignition Barrier Assemblies!!! High coverage rates, no primer, and aggressive pricing – No-Burn® Plus ThB is the cutting-edge intumescent coating preferred by Spray Foam Contractors! Evaluation Reports: (ER) 305 and TER 1905-03. GacoTM Spray Foam TB1 or IB2 Plus ThB …

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No-Burn® Plus ThB Now Over BASF Open and Closed Cell Foams: 94 – 115 sq. ft. Per Gallon

No-Burn® Plus ThB and BASF open and closed cell SPF are now added to ER-305 as APPROVED Thermal Barrier Assemblies!!! High coverage rates, no primer, and aggressive pricing – No-Burn® Plus ThB is the cutting-edge intumescent coating preferred by Spray Foam Contractors! Evaluation Report (ER) 305, attached. BASF Enertite open cell foams at 14 wet mils: 115 sq. …

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No-Burn® Plus ThB Now Over Lapolla Open and Closed Cell Foams: 100 – 115 sq. ft. Per Gallon

NO-BURN® PLUS THB THERMAL BARRIER NOW OVER LAPOLLA OPEN AND CLOSED CELL FOAMS: 100 – 115 SQ. FT. PER GALLON TABLE 2 –ALTERNATIVE THERMAL BARRIER ASSEMBLIES SUBSTRATE NO-BURN® PRODUCT NAME MAXIMUM THICKNESS (in) Walls & Vertical Surfaces MAXIMUM THICKNESS (in) Ceilings, Underside of Roof Sheathing/Rafters & Floors APPLICATION OF NO-BURN® COATING MINIMUM INSTALLED THICKNESS (mils) THEORETICAL APPLICATION RATE (gallons per 100 square feet) …

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