Updates
NEWS
Permax
The specification of a waterborne intumescent coating, including application of a top seal (finish coat), does not automatically qualify the system as being suitable for use in external environments.
NEWS
Permax
The planning of a new building is a time and labour intensive process. Architects and engineers alike spend hour upon hour planning meticulous details
NEWS
Permax
When there is a fire, there are two systems which help combat the devastation: Active and Passive fire protection. Today we recap what Passive Fire Pr...
NEWS
Permax
In September this year a report was released detailing the performance of and growth expectations for the intumescent industry.
NEWS
Permax
Did you know that the thickness of any fire protection material such as an intumescent coating depends on a number of factors?
NEWS
Permax
When it comes to fire rating, there is one core truth which overrides all else. If you fail to prepare the surface, the fireproof coating will not work to the level desired or required.
NEWS
Permax
Though it can be protected from fire by encasement in masonry, concrete, or plasterboard, it is important to remember that eventually steel will soften at high temperatures, which can spell disaster for those buildings which are not protected.
NEWS
Permax
The genre around buildings and construction or building maintenance are hardly "sexy" topics. So, it's no wonder that when it comes to building protection.
NEWS
Permax
Are you looking to find out an answer to a timeless question – what are intumescents? If so, then this is for you. We break down the science.
NEWS
Permax
Love her or hate her, people like Greta Thunberg are forcing people to talk about sustainability and the environment and this is in turn forcing industry adopt sustainable practices as part of their business approach.