Structural fire protection can be implemented with various measures. These include fire seals, fire protection coatings, protective cladding, fire protection curtains and fire protection joints. Expansion joints as well as the cladding of entire walls and ceilings with plasterboard or individual ones Plastering are also included.
There are two options for fire protection. One of them is maintaining sufficient distances between components (“macroscopic isolation”). However, this can only rarely be realized for reasons of space and architecturally necessary circumstances. Therefore, as a rule, measures of "microscopic isolation" are used. This includes all other options mentioned above.
Fire protection coatings, for example, are a special type of paint that ensures that walls, ceilings and other components remain stable for a longer period of time in high heat. Depending on their composition, they are used on steel girders, wooden beams, wooden walls and other substrates.
Plaster of paris and corresponding plastering work are an essential component in structural fire protection. Because in many buildings the room division is in Drywall carried out with plasterboard. One of the great advantages of the material: gypsum is not flammable and even makes an active contribution to fire fighting. In the event of a fire, the water bound in the plaster escapes and ensures that part of the heat energy is withdrawn from the flames. This can limit the spread of the fire and the extent of the damage. Provided that the plastering work was carried out professionally and professionally.