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FireGuard™ is a water-based, heavy duty coating designed to help protect timber utility poles from fire damage.
Koppers Performance Chemicals FireGuard coating has excellent flame resistance. Based upon controlled tests, FireGuard coated poles have withstood up to two or three burn incidents with a high intensity flame duration of 4 to 5 minutes each. The latex based formula contains 73% solids and helps protect wood poles from damage when exposed to fires.
The coating is applied to the pole much like a paint using a special high pressure air less sprayer. A minimum coating of 1.5mm (dry) is required. Where the potential exists for extensive duration of flame contact, a 3mm coating is recommended. The coating should extend at least 1m above groundline or surrounding plant growth.
Many fire retardants breakdown when exposed to outdoor conditions. FireGuard can withstand many years of outdoor weathering.
FireGuard is not appreciably affected by climatic conditions and can be expected to provide many years of protection. This coating has shown excellent UV resistance after 10 years of outdoor exposure in Southern Florida and has been used in Australia since 2007.
FireGuard does not contain solvents, plasticizers, asbestos or any type of hazardous inorganic fiber.
