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“It’s Not Paint—It’s a Life Safety System”: An Interview with Nick McCartney on Why Spray Foam Contractors Must Rethink Intumescent Coatings

by Lindsey Loring | Apr 15, 2026 | Fire Safety, Spray Foam

In today’s competitive spray foam market, contractors are under constant pressure to keep bids low. But according to Nick McCartney, Vice President of Sales for DC 315 International Fireproof Technology, cutting corners on fire protection isn’t just risky—it’s...
Is Spray Foam Insulation Safe?

Is Spray Foam Insulation Safe?

by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Dec 15, 2025 | Fire Safety, Spray Foam

Spray foam insulation has a strong track record when the chemistry, conditions and code requirements all line up. Problems arise when any of those pieces are ignored. At IFTI, we focus on the part that protects people and property once the foam is in place—spray foam...
DC315 Protects Your Holiday Fireplace

DC315 Protects Your Holiday Fireplace

by International Fireproof Technologies Inc. | Oct 15, 2025 | Featured, Fire Safety

As winter 2025/26 approaches and homeowners ready their fireplaces for cozy evenings, new fire safety questions emerge. Many builders and remodelers are finishing basements or sealing gaps in walls with spray polyurethane foam (SPF) for extra insulation, even around...
Trust Fireproof Insulation this Christmas

Trust Fireproof Insulation this Christmas

by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Oct 15, 2025 | Fire Safety

During the holiday season, homes are filled with festive decorations and extra warmth – but also extra fire risks. Every string of lights, scented candle, or piled blanket can add fuel to a fire. NFPA data show holiday decorations spark about 790 home fires annually,...
Why Installer Training Matters in Fireproofing

Why Installer Training Matters in Fireproofing

by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Jul 29, 2025 | Fire Safety

When it comes to fire protection, intumescent coating installer training is about far more than ticking a box for compliance. It’s about giving every stakeholder (property owners, architects, GCs, code officials, and the installers themselves) real confidence that...
What is Firestopping?

What is Firestopping?

by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Oct 25, 2024 | Fire Safety

Firestopping is a critical safety practice used in construction to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases through openings in fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings. When mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems penetrate these barriers, firestop...
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International Fireproof Technology Inc. (IFTI) is the manufacturer of the industry leading DC315 intumescent coating (intumescent paint) for the 15 minute thermal barrier protection of spray foam insulation. IFTI also manufactures an innovative, simple to use and cost effective line of firestop products, intumescent fire retardants, thermal barriers and fire protective coatings. IFTI products are fully listed and compliant to many international standards such as NFPA, ASTM, UL, ULC, Intertek and FM.

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