When considering ceiling cover options for manufacturing, distribution, or cultivation facilities, fire-retardant poly sheeting is an excellent choice. Fire-retardant polys are self-extinguishing barriers perfect for large facility structures. These economical choices lower square footage costs on warehouses, airplane hangars, pole barns, growing rooms, museums, and even smaller garages. In some cases, the use of fire-retardant materials can reduce your insurance premiums. Fire-retardant insulating ceiling covers like Dura Skrim 6WW, and Dura Skrim 2 & 10FR save you money on energy while potentially reducing property loss in the event of a fire.
Importance of Fire-retardant Sheeting and Insulating Ceiling Covers
Manufacturers treat fire-retardant materials with special additives so the materials self-extinguish, slowing the spread of fire. When added to polyethylene sheeting or poly insulating materials, these additives interrupt the natural combustion process. Fire-retardant additives in poly sheeting create materials that are poor fuel sources for fires. Even under controlled test conditions, when fire-retardant films ignite, combustion rates take longer, and heat ranges are significantly lower than similar poly products without fire-retardant additives.
Fire-retardant additives don’t mean fireproof. The best fire-retardant poly film products and poly insulating materials have additives engineered into the poly film products rather than sprayed on after production. This method adds to the longevity of the fire retardancy. Any product used for this purpose should be National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 701 tested in certified laboratories. For a more comprehensive explanation of NFPA codes and test methods, we urge you to refer to All About Fire Tests, Certifications, and More.
Drop Ceilings and Suspended Ceilings
Americover’s Dura-Skrim® Fire Retardant Reinforced Plastic Sheeting is suitable for drop ceilings and suspended ceiling covers. Consisting of two sheets of high-strength fire-retardant virgin film laminated together with a third layer of molten poly, this heavy-duty sheeting resists tears for an increased service life. Dura-Skrim® Fire Retardant Reinforced Plastic Sheeting meets or exceeds NFPA’s 701 test, method 2 for large scale requirements as well as ASTM E-84. This poly sheeting is ideal for debris protection during roof or ceiling repairs. It can also serve as a heavy-duty ceiling liner for longer durations.
Tuff Scrim™ Antistatic Fire-Retardant Reinforced Poly Sheeting
Another fire-retardant (and antistatic) option for suspended ceiling covers is Tuff Scrim™ Antistatic Fire-Retardant Reinforced Poly Sheeting. This option is especially suitable for ceilings in data centers, telecom facilities, and critical environments. Tuff Scrim™ Antistatic Fire-Retardant Reinforced Poly Sheeting is a top choice of contractors where dust control is a paramount concern.
Tuff Scrim™ Antistatic Fire-Retardant Reinforced Poly Sheeting is lightweight yet highly puncture and tear resistant. It passes NFPA 701 Large Scale and has a Class A/Class 1 flame spread rating per UBC-42 and ASTM E-84.
We Can Help with Plastic Sheeting Ceiling Cover Solutions
Americover’s fire-retardant poly sheeting can provide excellent ceiling cover options for many facilities. If you need a custom ceiling solution or have some questions on our fire-retardant products, call us at 760-388-6294.