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Part 2 of 3: Cementitious fireproofing materials

One of the most common types of passive fire protection for steel is spray-applied fire resistive materials—or, more specifically, cementitious fireproofing. Find out why.

The Red Bucket – Episode 7. Corrosion under insulation

During this episode, we discuss CUI, its true meaning, and the various factors that influence corrosion with our good friend, Michael Pardo of S&B Engineers & Constructors. We also touch on the value that mentorships bring to the coatings industry. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

Part 1 of 3: A beginner's guide to passive fire protection

New to the world of fireproofing? Learn all the basics of passive fire protection—from what it is and why it’s important to best practices and fire test standards.

The Red Bucket – Episode 6. The complexities of painting elevated water tanks

Elevated water tank painters face several unique challenges every day when working on the job site. The intricacies of a coatings project become exponential, and safety becomes even more paramount when crews are several hundred feet in the air. During this episode, we will talk with Steve Birchmeier, owner of Semper Fi Industrial Coatings, about the success of such projects. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

Protective coatings for offshore wind turbine foundations

There are a few different protective coating options to protect offshore wind turbine foundations from corrosion. But one could outperform them all. Find out how.