Carboline

Your infrastructure deserves protection that lasts. Hydroplate™ high-performance linings deliver the ultimate defense against #corrosion for tanks, pipes, and fittings—meeting the strictest AWWA and NSF standards. With low VOCs, fast cure times, and sustainable formulations, Hydroplate ensures your assets stay stronger, longer. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNjKGEKD

There is no "perfect" intumescent #FireProofing product. But there is an "ideal" one for every project. The real question is not "Which material is best?"     It's "Which one is engineered for this design, this schedule, and these conditions?" Fire ratings are only the starting point. Application methods, finish expectations, sustainability targets, jobsite conditions, and construction sequencing all shape the right choice. The strongest fireproofing specs come from early collaboration and informed material selection. When performance, schedule, and design needs are aligned, the system meets immediate requirements while supporting long-term reliability. There may not be a universal solution, but the optimal intumescent exists for every project's circumstances.  Choose it confidently with the help of good guidance from technical experts. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g273RSqz 

📣 INTRODUCING the newest innovation in #FireProtection: Thermo-Sorb® HB! 🔥 Our latest addition to the Thermo-Sorb series raises the bar for passive fire protection, delivering a 3.5-hour fire rating in a single coat. This two-component, high-build, intumescent coating advances the trusted Thermo-Sorb portfolio with: - Elastomeric base resin technology for outstanding resistance to damage during transport or construction - 1- hour weather and rain shower resistance ideal for field-applications and open-frame construction - Sustainable, low-VOC formulation that contributes toward #LEED BD+C credits - UL/ULC 263 and ASTM E119 certification Thermo-Sorb HB also features OptiFire® taggant technology. Optifire pigments are detectable throughout the life cycle of Thermo-Sorb HB, providing real-time traceability and warranty protection for added peace of mind. Learn more about Thermo-Sorb HB here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gvFMxkWH

Delivering a lasting #FireProtection coating system that supports ambitious sustainability goals is no easy task.   For Google’s Bayview 1, Bayview 2, and Charleston East headquarters buildings in San Francisco, every coating had to meet strict LEED v4 emission standards essential to the technology company's mission to create the world's most sustainable buildings.  The design of these nearly identical buildings relies heavily on exposed structural steel members as defining architectural elements. To meet both aesthetic and performance requirements, project leaders specified three historically field-proven, long-lasting intumescent coatings: - Thermo-Lag E100, a thin-film epoxy, was applied to exterior structural columns to provide required fire protection while standing up to the elements.  - Solvent-based Thermo-Sorb VOC protected the interior columns and roof supports, combining durability with a decorative finish.  - A/D Firefilm III, a water-based intumescent, was applied to interior exposed floor joists for impeccable appeal in highly visible locations.  Together, these products provided Google with long-term protection, design versatility, and sustainable performance, delivering environmental credibility and architectural prestige in one package. 

The Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco, California, redefines modern infrastructure.  Built to replace the historic 1939 Transbay Terminal, the new structure stretches five city blocks, connects every regional bus service, and is capped by a 5-acre rooftop park. But with such ambitious architectural innovation came a unique challenge. The design consisted of vertical and horizontal glass over structural steel, including a glass floor. No prior laboratory testing had verified how passive #FireProofing would perform on structural steel supporting loaded glass. Early collaboration between Carboline and project architects led to the specification of Thermo-Lag® E100, a thin-film epoxy intumescent coating with a long track record of success across commercial, institutional, and light industrial applications.  Working closely with UL Research Institutes, Carboline helped establish new testing methods that resulted in UL Design C903, verifying the system met the Transit Center's two-hour fire rating.  The final challenge was achieving the architect's desired aesthetic. Properties of Thermo-Lag E100 allowed applicators to achieve a Level 4 architectural finish on large central columns and other interior exposed steel. By pairing a novel design with trusted technology, safety and beauty coexist in one of California's most ambitious civic projects. 

See Farbocustic in action! Our gypsum-based acoustic plaster blends style, performance, and safety. Perfect for offices and #hospitality environments, Farbocustic offers seamless design, excellent sound absorption (αw = 0.85, Class B), and Class A1 fire rating. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/ddnaMdiT

Don't miss out on our exhibits across the pond this month! Check out the full schedule of upcoming shows here: https://lnkd.in/gYr2ddFA

Thank you for another year with us, for sharing your experiences, and for your willingness to learn. See you at our next courses.

Sometimes structural steel must stay visible to meet architects' design objectives.  Extraneous factors like weather limitations, strict fire resistance requirements, and the need to meet LEED VOC and emissions standards can make #fireprotection a complex challenge without compromising the architectural vision. At NVIDIA’s Voyager and Endeavor headquarters, both interior and exterior exposed steel required protection. Thermo-Sorb VOC delivered durable, reliable performance that met the design intent, even when cool winter weather tested the originally specified water-borne intumescent, which couldn’t handle open-frame construction. Proven in the field for over a decade, this thin-film, solvent-based intumescent provides the required fire protection and preserves the desired aesthetic, all while saving schedule time and reducing containment costs thanks to its weather resistance. The result? NVIDIA’s architectural vision stayed intact, with design, protection, and long-term performance working seamlessly together. 

Have a project with unique #sustainability needs? Check out our product transparency page to filter by sustainability criteria and access relevant documentation for each product. https://lnkd.in/gJmt84uQ