A recent announcement on Business Wire highlights NanoTech Materials’ launch of Wildfire Shield, a non-toxic, high-temperature-resistant thermal coating engineered to protect critical wooden infrastructure from wildfires. Designed to withstand temperatures up to 1,800°C (3,272°F), Wildfire Shield helps safeguard timber lagging, retaining walls, highway bridges, and other exposed structures from fire damage.
Strengthening Infrastructure Against Wildfires
Wildfire Shield is already being deployed by the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans), the nation’s largest DOT, to fortify highway retention walls and shoring systems. Timber is widely used in transportation and infrastructure projects due to its affordability and quick installation, but its fire vulnerability leads to frequent and costly replacements.
By applying Wildfire Shield, agencies can continue to use timber in critical infrastructure projects while reinforcing it with advanced fire resistance.
A Cost-Effective Alternative to Traditional Fire Protection
Traditional fire mitigation methods, such as intumescent coatings, rely on charring and expansion when exposed to flame. However, this process can be slow and releases toxic chemicals into the air, endangering first responders and evacuees. NanoTech VP of Fire, Troy Marshall, explains:
“Wildfire Shield works immediately at any temperature, without releasing toxic chemicals, and withstands longer and hotter temperatures than traditional solutions.”
Nationwide Applicator Program for Rapid Deployment
NanoTech is launching Wildfire Shield nationwide through an applicator program, modeled after its successful thermal coatings deployment strategy. The program partners with national coatings applicators and heavy construction contractors to expand the protection of open-air wooden infrastructure in wildfire-prone areas.
Current partners include:
Leading the Way in Heat and Fire Mitigation
NanoTech Materials continues to lead in fire protection and heat mitigation by integrating its Insulative Ceramic Particle™ technology into coatings, building materials, and substrates.
“Departments of Transportation, municipalities, and utilities need scalable, cost-effective solutions to protect roads, bridges, and power infrastructure,” says NanoTech CEO Mike Francis. “Wildfire Shield provides that solution while ensuring real-world resilience for infrastructure that can’t afford to fail.”
With the expansion of Wildfire Shield nationwide, NanoTech Materials is positioning itself as the go-to provider for fire-resistant coatings that enhance infrastructure resilience.
To read the full announcement on Business Wire, visit: NanoTech Materials Tackles Escalating Wildfire Threat Head-On
