Substrates & Materials

We treat the material to defend the structure. Every substrate requires a specific formulation, adhesion profile, and application method.

Fire Squad does not make unsupported universal claims. We understand that adhesion, flexibility, aesthetics, and fire-performance requirements vary wildly across materials. We match the treatment approach to the specific substrate and standard.

Metals & Structural

Structural Steel

Typical Uses

Columns, I-beams, HSS, joists, trusses

Potential Approach

Intumescent coatings, fire-resistive materials

Concrete & Masonry

Typical Uses

Parking garages, decks, tunnels

Potential Approach

Protective systems, fire-resistance enhancement

Wood & Cellulosic

Dimensional Lumber

Typical Uses

Structural framing, decking, plywood, OSB

Potential Approach

Penetrants, intumescent coatings, clear finishes

Mass Timber / CLT

Typical Uses

High-rise timber, glulam, architectural wood

Potential Approach

Clear fire-retardant coatings, factory/field treatment

Paper & Cellulosics

Typical Uses

Decorative materials, displays, acoustic products

Potential Approach

Substrate-compatible penetrating treatments

Textiles & Furnishings

Fabric & Drapery

Typical Uses

Theater curtains, event fabrics, hospitality textiles

Potential Approach

Field-applied retardants, performance screening

Upholstery & Furniture

Typical Uses

Chairs, stadium seating, commercial furnishings

Potential Approach

Batch treatment, custom application strategies

Carpet & Rugs

Typical Uses

Hospitality venues, public spaces, decorative rugs

Potential Approach

Surface treatments, adhesion-compatible formulations

Plastics, Polymers & Composites

Plastics

Typical Uses

Polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, ABS, acrylic

Potential Approach

Custom chemistry, surface modification, additives

Composites & FRP

Typical Uses

Fiberglass panels, architectural composites, marine

Potential Approach

Coating technologies, binder modifications

Foam & Insulation

Typical Uses

Polyurethane foam, acoustic panels, rigid foam

Potential Approach

Specialty coatings, barrier systems

Unusual Material?

If your substrate is not listed, our technical division can coordinate performance screening, formulation development, and application testing.

OEM & Manufacturer Support