Intumescent Paint and Boarding

Intumescent Fire Protection & Fire Boarding Services

CLM delivers fully compliant intumescent coating, drylining and fire board systems to protect structural steel, maintain compartment integrity and support overall building performance.

Intumescent coatings can be applied to steel both on-site and off-site, reducing the risk of premature failure and supporting safe evacuation during a fire. Fire board and drylining systems complement this protection by maintaining fire-rated walls, ceilings and structural encasement, so that building elements perform as intended as part of a wider fire strategy.

Our installations offer a range of benefits across new-build, refurbishment and remediation projects. By ensuring steel structures, compartment walls and service zones maintain their integrity under fire conditions, these systems support compliance with fire protection regulations. Drylining and fire board systems can also improve acoustic separation between rooms and units, enhance thermal insulation performance and provide moisture-resistant solutions suitable for varied building environments.

Integrated Structural Steel Fire Protection

CLM has the expertise to create bespoke service packages to reinforce structural steel, with all solutions aligned with manufacturer-tested fire performance requirements. For instance, fire-rated board encasement can be installed alongside intumescent coatings, maintaining compartment lines and load-bearing performance in adherence to required fire resistance periods.

Remediation & Restoration Capability

CLM regularly delivers drylining and fire board works following firestopping remediation or inspection programmes. This includes restoring compartment walls and ceilings, integrating fire board systems with firestopping measures and service penetrations, and undertaking sensitive installation works in occupied buildings, particularly within social housing environments.

Flexible Application Methods

CLM provides flexible options for installing intumescent coatings in line with varying programme and access requirements. By utilising either thin or thick film coating systems, solutions can be tailored to suit a range of project conditions and specifications, including environmental exposure and aesthetic finish requirements.

Surface Preparation and Quality Control

Surface preparation is undertaken to ensure intumescent coatings perform as intended, including grit blasting and preparation of existing steelwork where required. This process involves close coordination with manufacturers on specifications and loadings, alongside quality-controlled application to meet compliance and durability requirements.