Hempel intumescent saves bar after three hour blaze
Raiz bar story
One night, soon after closing, a fire took hold. The fire raged through Raiz bar destroying many fixtures and fittings and causing a substantial amount of damage. Initially it was thought the cause was from an electrical short-circuit, but having been ruled out it is now being investigated as a deliberate, criminal act. The fire burned for three hours before being brought under control and finally extinguished by the fire crews. Being outside of opening hours, the building was empty and fortunately no one was hurt.
As the damage was assessed, it became apparent that the steel structure remained intact. Gabriel’s choice of Hempel’s intumescent coatings not only protected the steel against the heat and flames, but allowed additional time for the Fire Department to bring the fire under control.
People often think that a fire is something that will never happen to them, but it can, and as with the Raiz Bar, protection using Hempel’s intumescent coatings can save your structure, preventing a costly rebuild. Our intumescent coatings not only ensure a durable, good looking finish, but assure you that if the worst should happen, your assets are afforded greater protection.
With the Raiz Bar, Gabriel has been advised that once the steel has been abrasively blasted, it will be ‘as new’ and ready to take a new coating system that includes Hempel’s intumescent coatings to assure protection against cellulosic fire.
Without the protection of the intumescent coating the Fire Department believe that the structure would have collapsed. Thanks to this added protection the structure is in place and we can rebuild as good as new.Gabriel, owner Raiz Bar, Ponta Delgada
At a glance
- Customer: Raiz Bar, Ponta Delgada
- Specification: For the structure - R60 - 500°C, For the staircase - R30 - 500°C
- Environment: C3
- Products used: Hempacore One FD
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