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TimberClear + Top Coat
Description

Fireshield TimberClear is a clear, waterborne, halogen-free intumescent basecoat for use on interior timber-based substrates. A sealer coat of Fireshield® Top Coat Matt or Semi-gloss must be applied to complete the fire protection system.

When exposed to high temperatures derived from flames or intensive heat radiation from fire, the TimberClear system forms a thick layer of porous foam that extinguishes the flow of heat to the treated surface.

It should be spray applied for best results, brush and roller is only advised for small areas or for touch up. The Maintenance Guide and Application Instructions are available upon request from Fireshield.

Key Features
  • Fully compliant to Group 1-S here in New Zealand for simple Building Code compliance
  • For interior C1 zone use only
  • Can be used for specific design to reduce char rates of structural timber elements
  • Cost effective
  • Simple to apply by Registered Applicators
  • Delivers a clear finish that preserves and enhances the beauty of natural timber, veneers and plywood
  • TimberClear Top Coat is offered in matt (GU 7) or semi-gloss (GU 20)
Scope of Use
  • TimberClear is designed to prevent spread of fire in internal timber based substrate wall and ceiling linings in internal C1 zones
  • Gives the maximum Group 1-S surface rating to timber based substrates used as wall and ceiling linings including battens both horizontal and vertical
  • TimberClear can also be used for fire protection of structural timber
  • Suitable for use on solid timber, plywood, timber veneers and most engineered timber products
  • Can be applied to any species of timber, new or old that meet the minimum substrate requirements for density and thickness
  • TimberClear must be always be protected with TimberClear Top Coat
  • Approved, tested stains and sealers may be applied prior to treatment of TimberClear if required for decorative purposes
  • Can be used on previously coated timber surfaces with an approved primer coat
Limitations on Use
  • Designed for interior use in C1 internal zones
  • Certain kinds of fatty wood, e.g. teak, should undergo a test coating of a small area to determine the adhesion
  • TimberClear is sensitive to moisture and must therefore always be used in conjunction with the clear sealer TimberClear Top Coat
  • TimberClear is clear.  Use TimberClear for coloured intumescent paint
  • TimberClear can only be applied by Registered Applicators
Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • TimberClear has been tested in Europe and meets Fire Class B-s1-d0 according to EN13501-1:2010
  • This is recognised as equivalent to Group 1-S under the NZ Building Code
  • Provides NZBC C/AS2-CAS6 compliance
In-Service History
  • Has been used in Europe for over 30 years and in New Zealand for 5 years — See the Fireshield Project Gallery
Other Performance Attributes
  • Helps to achieve various environmental standards including Living Building Challenge Certification because it is halogen free
C Protection from Fire compliant
Protection from Fire
Interior Fire Rating 1S
1S
Interior Fire Rating 2
2
Interior Fire Rating 2S
2S
Interior Fire Rating 3
3
Documents
Data Sheet: TimberClear Top Coat

03-12-2019

Safety Data Sheet: TimberClear 1FR

01-05-2019

Safety Data Sheet: TimberClear Top Coat — Low Sheen

31-10-2019

Safety Data Sheet: TimberClear Top Coat — Matt

01-05-2019

Fireshield specialise in advanced fire rating solutions for structural steel intumescent coatings, fire rated timber for interior and exterior, and Intumescent coatings for interior timber.

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