Flame retardant finishes are the ideal wood finish for improved protection. Usually, adding a chemical finish to wood makes it more flammable, however with Finework’s flame retardant finishes, the risk of ignition is dramatically reduced.
Finework can finish wood with either a Class 0 or Class 1 coating, both of which meet the safety requirements of the UK Building regulations. The coatings can be applied to any wood such as wooden flooring or doors and window frames. For private houses a Class 1 coating is recommended. When applied properly, this coating provides a delay in both ignition, and the spread of flames. When a fire occurs, delaying the spread of flames will make all the difference. If you’re in the home when the fire occurs, this delay gives you vital extra time to make your escape.
A class 0 coating works slightly differently. Finework apply the coating with an even layer, in accordance with manufacturers instructions. This layer then works to control the spread of flames, should a fire ever occur. Schools, airports, shopping centres and many other public buildings commonly use a Class 0 flame retardant finish to help ensure a full, safe, evacuation of the area can be carried out. The coating provides protection and installation from oxygen and heat, so that the wood cannot ignite.
To properly be protected, getting a flame retardant finish is not enough. Ensuring it is applied evenly and in accordance with the manufacturers specific instructions is tricky business. This is why you should trust the professionals. Finework have years of experience working with flame retardant coatings, and so know exactly they need to be applied. This means that you can have complete confidence that should a fire occur, the flame retardant coatings will do their job.
For more information about Fineworks flame retardant coatings, please visit their website.