Exposed steel structures enable exciting and effective design to be used in all areas of construction from factories to sports halls, hospitals to schools. But if fire strikes, the potential for disaster is frightening. Within minutes unprotected steel can reach the critical temperature that causes it to lose stability and collapse.

Sigma FireBarr intumescent coatings provide vital extra time. Time for people to escape. Time that can allow fire fighters to save the building itself.

Sigma FireBarr intumescent coatings have been approved by authorities and institutes including:

• DIBt (Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik) in Germany
• WFRC (Warrington Fire Research Consultancy) from the United Kingdom
• CTICM (Centre Technique Industriel de la Construction Metallique) in France