by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Sep 29, 2026 | Spray Foam
It can, but only if expectations are realistic. Open-cell spray polyurethane foam (SPF) paired with an intumescent coating can help a project meet several objectives at once, but the coating is not what delivers all those benefits. Open-cell SPF provides thermal...
by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Sep 22, 2026 | Spray Foam
A vapor barrier cannot replace an intumescent coating when the building code requires an ignition barrier or thermal barrier over spray polyurethane foam (SPF). The two products serve entirely different purposes and are evaluated against different performance...
by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | 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...
by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Jan 16, 2026 | Spray Foam
Every homeowner wants to know their family and property are safe — and “fireproof insulation” sounds like the perfect way to achieve that. But here’s the truth: no insulation is entirely fireproof on its own. The key to real protection lies in using fire-resistant...
by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Dec 15, 2025 | Spray Foam, Steel Coatings
The answer starts with passive fire protection: integrating fire-resistant materials and coatings into the construction. IFTI manufactures industry-leading intumescent coatings (fire-retardant paints) that help compartmentalize a fire and meet building code...
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...
