What Kind of Damage Does Fireproofing Prevent
A building fire can be extremely destructive to just about every part of your property. If you aren’t properly equipped for a fire, you can be sure that your entire property and those inside will suffer as a result. Investing in fireproofing in Toronto can help not only to slow the spread of fire, but also protect your building’s structure against collapse. Fireproofing services can also help prevent damage to interior assets while also giving occupants a much higher chance of escape. If you want to prevent extensive fire damage to your property, install fireproofing with EcoStar Insulation! Call now for a quote.
Let’s break down the kind of damage that fireproofing can help prevent.
Structural Damage
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During a fire outbreak, the most significant damage is often to the structure of your property. The intense heat from fires can compromise load-bearing metal structures. Structural steel loses a great deal of its strength at around 200 degrees Celsius. Since fire reaches temperatures well over 500 degrees, there is no doubt that any and all metal structures will fail during a fire. This is why it is highly recommended that a cementitious fireproofing coating be applied to all steel structures. This will prevent collapse, which can lead to evacuation issues.
Smoke and Heat Damage
While the heat from fire poses risks to building occupants, smoke can be extremely dangerous as well. Smoke is produced as items inside the building or the building itself catch fire and burn. Smoke is toxic to human health and can have a negative impact on the respiratory systems or building occupants. Smoke can also permanently damage the interior of a building. You may notice large stains on the walls and floors along with pungent odours. Since fireproofing actively helps slow down the combustion process, it can help minimize smoke production during a fire.
Heat from the fire also has the potential to short-circuit electrical equipment and permanently damage electronic devices. Installing fireproofing can help you avoid costly replacements.
Property and Asset Loss
There is no doubt that assets inside any property will become damaged when exposed to fire, heat or smoke. Depending on the type of property you own, you may find that you have an abundance of valuable machinery, electronics, paperwork or inventory. Fire can absolutely destroy any small items or machinery in a matter of minutes. However, if you install fireproofing, especially in rooms that hold more expensive equipment, you can slow the spread of fire, reducing the risk of asset loss and subsequent replacement costs.
Avoid Fire Damage with Fireproofing Services
Fire has the potential to destroy your property and the assets inside in one fell swoop. Investing money into fireproofing can help save you a great deal of money on restoration costs in the future. By slowing the spread of fires, you can also give building occupants a better chance at escaping while giving rescue forces a better opportunity to save your property. If you want to keep your property standing even after a fire outbreak, reach out to EcoStar Insulation for professional fireproofing in Toronto.
