Residential Fireproofing and Fire Barrier
During a fire, fireproofing serves to protect, control or delay the combustion of flammable materials. HIZO experts have many years of experience in fire insulation for residential buildings.
The Quebec Building Code requires a fire-retardant coating on exposed spray foam in residential spaces. This protection is essential for your family's safety. HIZO offers a wide range of fire-retardant materials adapted to each situation.
Why is Fireproofing Important?
Fire Protection
Delays fire spread to give more evacuation time.
Code Compliance
Required by Quebec Building Code for exposed polyurethane.
Family Safety
Protect your family with an effective thermal barrier.
Home Insurance
Avoid problems with your insurer with a compliant installation.
Structural Protection
Limits structural damage in case of fire.
Precious Time
Every minute counts - fireproofing can save lives.
Types of Fire-Retardant Coatings
Sprayed Fire-Retardant Coating
Sprayed fire-retardant coating is applied directly on spray foam to create a protective thermal barrier. This coating is the most common solution for residential basements where polyurethane remains exposed.
The coating forms a protective layer that delays fire spread and reduces toxic smoke production, giving occupants more time to evacuate.
- Quick application
- Complete coverage
- Building code compliance
- Residential basements
Fire-Rated Gypsum Panels
Type X gypsum panels offer excellent fire protection and can be installed over spray foam. This solution is ideal when you want to finish your basement walls.
Fire-rated gypsum offers certified fire resistance and allows painting or finishing walls according to your aesthetic preferences.
- Aesthetic finish
- Certified resistance
- Can be painted
- Finished spaces
Where to Apply Fireproofing?
Unfinished Basement
Required coating on exposed polyurethane in basements.
Crawl Space
Protection of polyurethane in non-habitable spaces.
Attached Garage
Fire separation between garage and living spaces.
Party Walls
Protection between units in semi-detached or row houses.
Our Fireproofing Projects
Need fireproofing for your home?
Our fire protection experts are available to assess your needs and propose the best solution.