Specialty protection.
Start with the specification.
Have a project with blast-mitigation requirements? Let’s review the specified assembly, manufacturer documentation and installation needs.
A defined requirement.
A documented approach.
Specialty protective coating projects start with a clear performance target. The structure, substrate, connections and coating must be considered together.
LoneStar Air Sealers welcomes blast-mitigation coating inquiries for technical review with the coating manufacturer and the project’s qualified design professionals. Application feasibility and scope are confirmed after the requirements have been reviewed.
The assembly matters.
So does the evidence.
A test result applies to the assembly and conditions evaluated. It should not be assumed to cover a different wall, structure, coating thickness or installation.
What belongs
in the project review?
Plans, specifications and supporting documentation help establish whether an appropriate coating application can be offered.
Project specifications
Begin with the owner’s or engineer’s requirements, intended protective function and applicable performance criteria.
Assembly documentation
Review relevant test reports for the actual assembly and conditions. Product descriptions alone do not establish structural performance.
Substrate & connections
Identify the substrate, geometry, existing condition, attachments and surrounding construction that belong in the technical review.
Installation requirements
Confirm preparation, coating thickness, detailing, application conditions and any specified inspection or documentation needs.
The details
we need to understand.
Specialty work requires enough information to review the proposed system against the actual project.
| Project information | What to provide |
|---|---|
| Location & scope | Project location, approximate area, intended application and desired schedule. |
| Performance criteria | The project engineer’s specifications and required protective function. |
| Assembly details | Plans showing substrate, geometry, connections and existing construction. |
| Specified product | Manufacturer, product system, required thickness and supporting documentation, when available. |
| Inspection & acceptance | Required quality checks, reporting, inspection responsibilities and acceptance criteria. |
Review first.
Define the work next.
Share the specification.
Send plans, project requirements and manufacturer documentation. Identify the design professionals and other parties responsible for technical decisions.
Review suitability.
Coordinate the technical review with the relevant manufacturer and project professionals to establish whether the proposed application is appropriate.
Establish the scope.
If the application is suitable, define preparation, access, detailing, coating requirements, quality checks and project responsibilities before scheduling.
Your specialty coating questions, answered.
Do you offer blast-mitigation coating applications?
We welcome project inquiries for technical review. Whether an application can be offered depends on the specification, supporting documentation, site conditions and manufacturer requirements. Suitability and scope must be confirmed before a commitment is made.
Will a coating make a building blastproof?
No blanket claim of that kind should be made. Any protective performance needs relevant test evidence and engineering for the complete assembly and intended conditions. A coating alone does not establish a building’s blast resistance.
Is blast mitigation the same as ballistic protection?
They are different performance requirements. Documentation for one should not be treated as proof of the other. Tell us the exact requirement so the appropriate technical review can take place.
Can a tested product be applied to any structure?
A product’s test results do not automatically establish performance on a different assembly. Substrate, geometry, connections, coating thickness and installation conditions need to be reviewed against the supporting documentation.
Do I need an engineer involved?
Blast-performance criteria and assembly suitability should be established by qualified project design professionals. Our application review works from those requirements and the coating manufacturer’s documentation.
Can this be applied to an existing structure?
That requires project-specific review. Existing condition, access, substrate, connections and the proposed system must be evaluated before suitability or installation scope can be confirmed.
What should I send to get started?
Send your project location, plans, approximate area, substrate information, performance specification and any manufacturer documentation. Let us know your timeline and who is responsible for the project’s technical design.
Have a specification?
Let’s review it.
Share the project requirements so we can discuss feasibility and the next step.
Include plans, substrate details, performance criteria and any specified product information. Technical review comes before an installation commitment.
Discuss a specialty projectServing the Brazos Valley and Montgomery County. Contact us to discuss location and availability for specialty projects.