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Why Intumescent Coatings are Replacing Traditional Vermiculite

Why Intumescent Coatings are Replacing Traditional Vermiculite

by Fire Rated Systems | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog

In the past, fireproofing a large building usually meant covering the steel beams in a thick, grey, lumpy material that looked like wet oatmeal. This was traditional vermiculite. While it worked well to stop heat, it had to be hidden behind walls because it...

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