Fire-resistant steel cladding & fire-resistant coating
Protect the load-bearing capacity of your steel structure for up to 120 minutes in a fire, without compromising the design.
At high temperatures, unprotected steel loses much of its strength within minutes. For columns, beams, and truss structures that carry a building's stability, that is a real risk during a fire.
With fire-resistant cladding — boards such as Promatect, insulating coatings, or fire-resistant paint — we keep the critical steel temperature below the critical threshold for longer. This preserves the load-bearing capacity for the required fire resistance duration, giving people fleeing and emergency services the time they need.
What you can expect
- Fire resistance from 30 to 120 minutes, tailored to the structural requirements
- Suitable for columns, beams, trusses, and roof structures
- Sleek, aesthetic finish — exposed steel stays visible
- Applicable in both new construction and renovation projects
Applications
Standards & certification
- NEN-EN 13381 - determination of fire resistance of structural components
- Bouwbesluit / Besluit bouwwerken leefomgeving - WBDBO requirements
Our team works VCA-certified and our organization is ISO 9001 and Kiwa (K21050) certified.
More about our certificationsWhat does fire-resistant steel cladding cost?
The price of fire-resistant steel cladding mainly depends on the required fire resistance duration (30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes), the profile type and section factor of the steel, the total surface area, accessibility (scaffolding or aerial platform), and the choice between board cladding, spray coating, or fire-resistant paint. Exposed work with a sleek finish costs more than cladding in a technical room. After a survey, you will receive a quote per meter or per element, with no surprises afterward.
Common mistakes
- Applying coating without determining the section factor, resulting in a layer thickness that does not match the required fire resistance duration.
- Not accounting for connections to walls and floors, allowing heat to still reach the steel via the flanks.
- Not repairing damage caused by other construction activity, leaving the protection locally absent.
This is how we approach it
Survey & quote
We map out the situation and provide a detailed quote with scope and schedule.
Certified execution
Our VCA team carries out the work in accordance with applicable NEN standards, with minimal disruption.
Delivery & logbook
You receive a delivery file and digital logbook, and a maintenance contract if desired.
Questions about fire-resistant steel cladding
With the right choice of coating or panel, exposed steel largely remains visible; the architectural appearance changes hardly at all.
Yes. The work is planned in phases and coordinated with the building's use to limit disruption.
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