Cal Fire assisted Cal Poly Humboldt and the UC Berkeley Disaster Lab in researching the effectiveness of fire-resistant coatings for buildings with a fiery experiment on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

For homes with existing wood elements, fire-retardant gels and coatings can add an extra layer of defense. These products create a protective barrier that slows down ignition and flame spread.

Fire experts weigh in on how to use this safety tool if and when an emergency strikes. A fire blanket is almost exactly what it sounds like. It's an incredibly handy safety tool designed with ...

NanoTech offers heat-rejecting roof coatings, fire-resistant coatings for wildfire protection, and specialized coatings for industrial heat control. Discover more at www.nanotechmaterials.com ...

Vents: Ember and flame-resistant vents come equipped with mesh enclosures of 1/16th to 1/8th of an inch. Some vents use “intumescent” material or paint that expands when exposed to high heat ...

Improved durability: Nanoscale additives can improve the durability and resistance of concrete, paint, and other construction materials to wear and tear, fire, water, and other environmental factors.

The Bal Dixit Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Fire Protection Research (“Bal Dixit Lab”) is an RIT laboratory that can quantify the fire, flammability, and mechanical properties of advanced ...