Fire Retardant Paint & Joint Sealing Works – Steel-Framed Industrial Building
Project Overview
QSD Fire Stopping was appointed to deliver passive fire protection works to a steel-framed industrial building. The project required the application of fire retardant coatings to exposed structural steelwork together with the installation of fire-resistant joint seals throughout the structure.
The objective was to enhance the building’s fire performance by protecting key structural elements and maintaining fire compartmentation where movement joints and interfaces were present.
Scope of Works
Our team carried out:
- Surface preparation of structural steel members
- Application of fire retardant paint systems to steelwork
- Installation of fire-resistant joint seals
- Inspection and quality assurance checks
- Final finishing and project handover
The Challenge
The building remained partially occupied during the works, requiring careful planning and coordination to minimise disruption. The exposed steel frame also required a consistent finish across all structural members while maintaining the specified fire protection performance.
Attention to detail was essential around beam connections, columns, junctions and perimeter interfaces to ensure the passive fire protection system remained continuous throughout the structure.
Our Solution
QSD’s fire stopping team worked systematically through the building, preparing and coating the steelwork before completing the joint sealing works.
All applications were carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements, ensuring the required protection levels were achieved while maintaining a clean and professional appearance.
The combination of fire retardant coatings and fire-resistant joint sealing provides an integrated passive fire protection solution designed to help slow fire spread and protect the structural integrity of the building.
Results
- Fire retardant protection applied to exposed structural steelwork
- Fire-resistant joint sealing installed throughout key interfaces
- Improved passive fire protection performance
- Clean, uniform finish across the structure
- Works completed safely and efficiently
Looking for Passive Fire Protection Specialists?
QSD provides professional fire stopping services across North Wales, Cheshire, Liverpool, Manchester and the wider North West.
Our services include:
- Fire stopping
- Fire-resistant joint sealing
- Fire collars and penetration sealing
- Ablative batt systems
- Fire retardant coatings
- Residential and commercial passive fire protection
Contact our team today to discuss your project.
