Fire-Guard™ is an accredited thatch fire retardant chemical that prevents flame spread on thatch as well as wood. Apply our product by brush, roller, spray as well as dip.
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Fire-Guard™ is an accredited thatch fire retardant chemical that prevents flame spread on thatch as well as wood. Apply our product by brush, roller, spray as well as dip.
Fire-Guard™ is lab tested to an A rating and proven to be a highly effective fire retardant chemical with the propensity to substantially retard fire and also has self extinguishing properties.
Our certificate complies with SABS testing regulations, in addition, our certificate is accepted by insurance companies.
This amazing product is DIY orientated and also very easy to apply!
Fire-Guard™ has very good waterproofing, weather-proofing as well as fire-protecting properties.
Our product is UV stable and absorbs into the substrate, thus has a prolonged outdoor life expectancy.
This accredited thatch fire retardant is activated to resist fungus, mildew as well as algae giving thatch better longevity and improved health properties.
Fire-Guard™ also has insecticidal properties making it unattractive to insects and birds.
This product is environmentally friendly as well as non-toxic.
Fire-Guard™ applied to thatch roofs is not effected by rain and bad weather.
Makeup and properties
Fire-Guard™ is a low-viscosity, milky blue fluid; furthermore, it transitions to a clear finish upon drying.
While the product should not be visible or leave any shine when it is dry, our Seal-Bond™ additive can utilized for extra waterproofing and a semi-gloss finish.
Thatch, grass as well as cape reed.
Timber, bamboo, gum poles and also wood.
MDF board, chip board, Masonite, mezzanine as well as ply wood.
Palm leaves and also reeds.
For hard fibrous surfaces that have also been treated or sealed, we supply a semi-gloss sealant that is mixed into the Fire-Guard™ thatch fire retardant prior to application to allow for adhesion.
The surface must be clean and dry before the application of Fire-Guard™, free from dust, dirt as well as grime.
Our accredited thatch fire retardant chemical emits no fumes to speak of, thus indoor applications can be done without ventilation equipment.
Apply Fire-Guard™ by spray, roller and also brush.
In the case of new thatch grass, this can be soaked in a bath of Fire-Guard™ for a few minutes before being allowed to dry for an hour.
Wash equipment with water as well as soap if desired.
Coverage
Fire-Guard™ covers, from 2 to 7 square meters per liter, depending on the surface type.
However, on thatch the spread rate is 1 to 4 square meters per liter.
For soaking applications use 1,5 to 2 liters per square meter.
according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31
The below are estimates that include travel, labour, product as well as equipment. Some companies will have a minimum charge for smaller thatches.
This cost estimator is for budgeting purposes only and values may decrease or increase depending on factors such as the location, accessibility to the roof and also the condition of the roof.
FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA
ABOUT US
Cosmo-Dec Everlasting Coatings originated in 1991, with a single product – Therma-Masta™.
Knowledge gained from manufacturing this complex and unique product allowed us to formulate new and innovative products such as Fire-Guard™, Aqua-Mite™, Aqua-Therm™ and also Clean-Air for specialty applications.
To-day, 3 decades on we manufacture more than 80 different types of construction chemicals out of our factory in Pretoria, Gauteng.
