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Wildfire coatings

Wildfire coatings: start with the surface

For a deck, wood siding, or wall, begin with the surface you want to coat. Compare the product, finish, and test information before requesting a quote.

Fireproof Solutions coatings are intended to slow fire spread.

Three wood samples side by side: vertically grooved cedar siding, a redwood deck board and oriented strand board.

Decks

Deck surfaces and under decks

FRC-421

FRC-421: an opaque coating for under decks

Consider FRC-421 for unpainted wood under decks. Its opaque finish can be tinted to look like paint.

FRC-515

FRC-515: a semi-clear coating for wood decks

Consider FRC-515 for wood decking when you want the grain and wood color to remain visible. Review its redwood-deck ember-test entry separately from its Class A flame-spread rating on OSB.

Siding and walls

Wood siding and walls

FRC-324

FRC-324: a clear coating for T1-11 cedar cladding

FRC-324 offers a clear or tinted-clear finish for wood walls. Check the data sheet for the surface and application you have in mind.

FRC-529

FRC-529: a semi-clear coating for T1-11 cedar siding and walls

FRC-529 is described for new and previously painted, stained, or varnished wood surfaces, including walls. It can be tinted when a paint-like appearance is wanted.

Ratings

Check the rating for the product and surface

Each entry below applies to its named product, material, and test.

ASTM E84

ASTM E84 Class A flame spread rating on T1-11 cedar cladding

FRC-324

SFM 12-7A-4A7.5

California SFM 12-7A-4A7.5 Method A 3-minute under-deck fire

FRC-421

ASTM E84

ASTM E84 Class A flame spread rating on redwood

FRC-421

ASTM E84

ASTM E84 Class A flame spread rating on OSB

FRC-515

SFM 12-7A-4.8

SFM 12-7A-4.8 Method B (2.2 lb. burning ember 25 minutes on redwood deck)

FRC-515

ASTM E2768

ASTM E2768 (E84-30 minutes) & E84 Class B on T1-11 cedar panel

FRC-529

ASTM E2707

ASTM E2707 vertical wall burnthrough rating (10 minutes 150 kW flame on T1-11 cedar cladding/CDX plywood sheathing)

FRC-529

Primer

Looking for a clear water-release primer?

CCKool-3HX is described as a clear water-release primer for wood, insulation, and paper.

View CCKool-3HX

Tell us about the surface you want to coat

Share the surface material, its existing paint or stain, approximate area, and the finish you want. If you are working with a contractor, applicator, builder, or remodeler, include their application questions with your request.

Before ordering, review the product data and Coating Terms and Conditions. Coating orders are prepaid and final. Application is the responsibility of the customer or their applicator.

Fireproof Solutions coatings are sold for building surfaces. They are not sold for use in lithium-ion battery packaging.