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25+ Years in Business
THE First
LINE OF DEFENSE
FOR EVERY STRUCTURE
Contego's intumescent thin-film coatings provide the fire-resistance ratings required by code while giving architects the freedom to keep structural steel exposed and visually integrated into the design.
25+ Years in Business
THE First
LINE OF DEFENSE
FOR EVERY STRUCTURE
Contego's intumescent thin-film coatings provide the fire-resistance ratings required by code while giving architects the freedom to keep structural steel exposed and visually integrated into the design.
25+ Years in Business
THE First
LINE OF DEFENSE
FOR EVERY STRUCTURE
Contego's intumescent thin-film coatings provide the fire-resistance ratings required by code while giving architects the freedom to keep structural steel exposed and visually integrated into the design.
Trusted By Architects, Contractors, and Specifiers Worldwide
BUSINESS STATS
Our Proven Track Record of Driving Results
At the heart of our journey lies the trust of thousands of businesses worldwide, reflected in the numbers that drive us forward.
25
Years
Protecting America from fire damage.
9k
Projects
Completed and kept safe by Contego.
100
%
Designed and manufactured in the United States.
17
k+
projects specified on by licensed architects
Trusted By Architects, Contractors, and Specifiers Worldwide
BUSINESS STATS
Our Proven Track Record of Driving Results
At the heart of our journey lies the trust of thousands of businesses worldwide, reflected in the numbers that drive us forward.
25
Years
Protecting America from fire damage.
9k
Projects
Completed and kept safe by Contego.
100
%
Designed and manufactured in the United States.
17
k+
projects specified on by licensed architects
Trusted By Architects, Contractors, and Specifiers Worldwide
BUSINESS STATS
Our Proven Track Record of Driving Results
At the heart of our journey lies the trust of thousands of businesses worldwide, reflected in the numbers that drive us forward.
25
Years
Protecting America from fire damage.
9k
Projects
Completed and kept safe by Contego.
100
%
Designed and manufactured in the United States.
17
k+
projects specified on by licensed architects
Who We Work With
Built For Professionals Who Build Everything Else
Contego is specified, applied, and trusted by the industries where fire protection performance is non-negotiable.
Architects & Specifiers
Contego is listed on MasterSpec and Speclink, making adding it to your office master very straight forward. Our Architectural-grade finish means it works with your design, not against it. Full technical doctumentation, CAD details, and test data are available upon request.
Architects and Specifiers
General Contractors
Contego simplifies fire protection coordination with a thin-film coating that protects structural steel without bulky enclosures or additional trades. Efficient application helps keep projects moving and construction schedules on track.
General Contractors
Fireproofing Contractors
Efficient DFT requirements and consistent spray performance help crews maximize productivity. Lower material usage and fewer application passes support faster installation and more competitive project bids.
General Contractors
Who We Work With
Built For Professionals Who Build Everything Else
Contego is specified, applied, and trusted by the industries where fire protection performance is non-negotiable.
Architects & Specifiers
Contego is listed on MasterSpec and Speclink, making adding it to your office master very straight forward. Our Architectural-grade finish means it works with your design, not against it. Full technical doctumentation, CAD details, and test data are available upon request.
Architects and Specifiers
General Contractors
Contego simplifies fire protection coordination with a thin-film coating that protects structural steel without bulky enclosures or additional trades. Efficient application helps keep projects moving and construction schedules on track.
General Contractors
Fireproofing Contractors
Efficient DFT requirements and consistent spray performance help crews maximize productivity. Lower material usage and fewer application passes support faster installation and more competitive project bids.
General Contractors
Who We Work With
Built For Professionals Who Build Everything Else
Contego is specified, applied, and trusted by the industries where fire protection performance is non-negotiable.
Architects & Specifiers
Contego is listed on MasterSpec and Speclink, making adding it to your office master very straight forward. Our Architectural-grade finish means it works with your design, not against it. Full technical doctumentation, CAD details, and test data are available upon request.
Architects and Specifiers
General Contractors
Contego simplifies fire protection coordination with a thin-film coating that protects structural steel without bulky enclosures or additional trades. Efficient application helps keep projects moving and construction schedules on track.
General Contractors
Fireproofing Contractors
Efficient DFT requirements and consistent spray performance help crews maximize productivity. Lower material usage and fewer application passes support faster installation and more competitive project bids.
General Contractors
Protection By Design
The Contego Difference vs Traditional Fireproofing
Fire protection designed to work with architecture, not hide it.
Traditional Fireproofing
Increases Structural Profile
Traditional fire-resistive systems often rely on thick materials or multi-layer assemblies to achieve the required fire rating, increasing the overall size of the protected steel member.
Adds Weight to the Structure
Board systems, drywall assemblies, and cementitious fireproofing add material weight to the building structure compared to thin-film IFRM coatings.
Typically Designed for Concealed Steel
Many traditional fireproofing systems are intended for steel that will be concealed behind ceilings, walls, or architectural enclosures rather than left exposed as a design feature.
The Contego Difference
Thin Film Protection
Contego IFRM provides the required fire-resistance rating with a thin coating that maintains the original profile of the structural steel.
Contego IFRM works as part of a multi-layer coating system, including approved primers and optional topcoats, providing both fire protection and corrosion protection for structural steel.
Contego allows structural steel to remain visible as part of the architectural design rather than requiring concealment. The thin-film coating helps preserve the clean lines and structural expression of exposed steel.
Protection By Design
The Contego Difference vs Traditional Fireproofing
Fire protection designed to work with architecture, not hide it.
Traditional Fireproofing
Increases Structural Profile
Traditional fire-resistive systems often rely on thick materials or multi-layer assemblies to achieve the required fire rating, increasing the overall size of the protected steel member.
Adds Weight to the Structure
Board systems, drywall assemblies, and cementitious fireproofing add material weight to the building structure compared to thin-film IFRM coatings.
Typically Designed for Concealed Steel
Many traditional fireproofing systems are intended for steel that will be concealed behind ceilings, walls, or architectural enclosures rather than left exposed as a design feature.
The Contego Difference
Thin Film Protection
Contego IFRM provides the required fire-resistance rating with a thin coating that maintains the original profile of the structural steel.
Contego IFRM works as part of a multi-layer coating system, including approved primers and optional topcoats, providing both fire protection and corrosion protection for structural steel.
Contego allows structural steel to remain visible as part of the architectural design rather than requiring concealment. The thin-film coating helps preserve the clean lines and structural expression of exposed steel.
Protection By Design
The Contego Difference vs Traditional Fireproofing
Fire protection designed to work with architecture, not hide it.
Traditional Fireproofing
Increases Structural Profile
Traditional fire-resistive systems often rely on thick materials or multi-layer assemblies to achieve the required fire rating, increasing the overall size of the protected steel member.
Adds Weight to the Structure
Board systems, drywall assemblies, and cementitious fireproofing add material weight to the building structure compared to thin-film IFRM coatings.
Typically Designed for Concealed Steel
Many traditional fireproofing systems are intended for steel that will be concealed behind ceilings, walls, or architectural enclosures rather than left exposed as a design feature.
The Contego Difference
Thin Film Protection
Contego IFRM provides the required fire-resistance rating with a thin coating that maintains the original profile of the structural steel.
Contego IFRM works as part of a multi-layer coating system, including approved primers and optional topcoats, providing both fire protection and corrosion protection for structural steel.
Contego allows structural steel to remain visible as part of the architectural design rather than requiring concealment. The thin-film coating helps preserve the clean lines and structural expression of exposed steel.
What Contego Protects
The Leader in Structural Steel Fireproofing
Contego is engineered to protect structural steel, providing thin-film fire protection for beams, columns, and steel deck assemblies, while also offering tested solutions for select interior building materials.
Structural Steel
The most common application for Contego IFRM. Provides code-compliant fire protection for structural steel beams, columns, and decking assemblies with designs tested to ASTM E119 / UL 263 ULC S101 fire-resistance standards
Wood and Engineered Lumber
Improves the fire performance of dimensional lumber, plywood, OSB, and other engineered wood products with a smooth, thin-film coating designed for interior applications.
Concrete
Contego controls rising tempuratures that cause spalling and structure collapse, as Contego-protected concrete is far more likely to retain its strucrural inegrity in a fire.
Not sure which formula is best for your substrate?
What Contego Protects
The Leader in Structural Steel Fireproofing
Contego is engineered to protect structural steel, providing thin-film fire protection for beams, columns, and steel deck assemblies, while also offering tested solutions for select interior building materials.
Structural Steel
The most common application for Contego IFRM. Provides code-compliant fire protection for structural steel beams, columns, and decking assemblies with designs tested to ASTM E119 / UL 263 ULC S101 fire-resistance standards
Wood and Engineered Lumber
Improves the fire performance of dimensional lumber, plywood, OSB, and other engineered wood products with a smooth, thin-film coating designed for interior applications.
What Contego Protects
The Leader in Structural Steel Fireproofing
Contego is engineered to protect structural steel, providing thin-film fire protection for beams, columns, and steel deck assemblies, while also offering tested solutions for select interior building materials.
Structural Steel
The most common application for Contego IFRM. Provides code-compliant fire protection for structural steel beams, columns, and decking assemblies with designs tested to ASTM E119 / UL 263 ULC S101 fire-resistance standards
Wood and Engineered Lumber
Improves the fire performance of dimensional lumber, plywood, OSB, and other engineered wood products with a smooth, thin-film coating designed for interior applications.
Concrete
Contego controls rising tempuratures that cause spalling and structure collapse, as Contego-protected concrete is far more likely to retain its strucrural inegrity in a fire.
Not sure which formula is best for your substrate?
Why Professionals Choose Contego
Protection That Doesn't Compromise
Countless companies and agencies trust Contego to be the best of the best in fire protection.
Proven Fire Protection Performance
Contego IFRM coatings are designed to meet required fire-resistance ratings for structural steel while maintaining the integrity of the building’s structural system.
Supports LEED v4 / v 4.1 Projects
Contego coatings support LEED v4 and v4.1 requirements for low-emitting materials, helping project teams meet sustainability and indoor air quality goals.
Trusted Globally
Contego products are used on projects across North America and internationally, helping protect structures for organizations including Boeing, the U.S. Air Force, Marriott, and Honda.
Why Professionals Choose Contego
Protection That Doesn't Compromise
Countless companies and agencies trust Contego to be the best of the best in fire protection.
Proven Fire Protection Performance
Contego IFRM coatings are designed to meet required fire-resistance ratings for structural steel while maintaining the integrity of the building’s structural system.
Supports LEED v4 / v 4.1 Projects
Contego coatings support LEED v4 and v4.1 requirements for low-emitting materials, helping project teams meet sustainability and indoor air quality goals.
Trusted Globally
Contego products are used on projects across North America and internationally, helping protect structures for organizations including Boeing, the U.S. Air Force, Marriott, and Honda.
Why Professionals Choose Contego
Protection That Doesn't Compromise
Countless companies and agencies trust Contego to be the best of the best in fire protection.
Proven Fire Protection Performance
Contego IFRM coatings are designed to meet required fire-resistance ratings for structural steel while maintaining the integrity of the building’s structural system.
Supports LEED v4 / v 4.1 Projects
Contego coatings support LEED v4 and v4.1 requirements for low-emitting materials, helping project teams meet sustainability and indoor air quality goals.
Trusted Globally
Contego products are used on projects across North America and internationally, helping protect structures for organizations including Boeing, the U.S. Air Force, Marriott, and Honda.
Two Solutions, One Purpose.
Fire Protection That Performs
Contego offers two distinct reactive coating technologies: one engineered for fire-resistance ratings on structural steel, and another designed for flame spread reduction on combustible substrates.
The Best in Fire Resistance
Thin-Film Intumescent Fire Protection for Structural Steel Contego listings protect a wide range of steel section factors, giving engineers greater flexibility across different structural shapes.
Key benefits:
Thin-Film Fire Protection
Low DFT Requirements
Broad Section Factor Coverage (W/D)
LEED v4 / v4.1 Support
Tested Up to 3-Hour Ratings
The Best in Fire Retardants
Fire Retardant Protection for Interior Building Materials Designed to improve the surface burning performance of common interior materials such as wood, foam, and SIP panels.
Key benefits:
Class A Fire Retardant Performance
Protects Multiple Interior Substrates
Smooth Architectural Finish
Zero VOC / Non-Toxic
Economical Fire Protection
Two Solutions, One Purpose.
Fire Protection That Performs
Contego offers two distinct reactive coating technologies: one engineered for fire-resistance ratings on structural steel, and another designed for flame spread reduction on combustible substrates.
The Best in Fire Resistance
Thin-Film Intumescent Fire Protection for Structural Steel Contego listings protect a wide range of steel section factors, giving engineers greater flexibility across different structural shapes.
Key benefits:
Thin-Film Fire Protection
Low DFT Requirements
Broad Section Factor Coverage (W/D)
LEED v4 / v4.1 Support
Tested Up to 3-Hour Ratings
The Best in Fire Retardants
Fire Retardant Protection for Interior Building Materials Designed to improve the surface burning performance of common interior materials such as wood, foam, and SIP panels.
Key benefits:
Class A Fire Retardant Performance
Protects Multiple Interior Substrates
Smooth Architectural Finish
Zero VOC / Non-Toxic
Economical Fire Protection
Two Solutions, One Purpose.
Fire Protection That Performs
Contego offers two distinct reactive coating technologies: one engineered for fire-resistance ratings on structural steel, and another designed for flame spread reduction on combustible substrates.
The Best in Fire Resistance
Thin-Film Intumescent Fire Protection for Structural Steel Contego listings protect a wide range of steel section factors, giving engineers greater flexibility across different structural shapes.
Key benefits:
Thin-Film Fire Protection
Low DFT Requirements
Broad Section Factor Coverage (W/D)
LEED v4 / v4.1 Support
Tested Up to 3-Hour Ratings
The Best in Fire Retardants
Fire Retardant Protection for Interior Building Materials Designed to improve the surface burning performance of common interior materials such as wood, foam, and SIP panels.
Key benefits:
Class A Fire Retardant Performance
Protects Multiple Interior Substrates
Smooth Architectural Finish
Zero VOC / Non-Toxic
Economical Fire Protection
How Contego works
Code Compliant Fire Protection in four steps
Contego provides a straightforward path to code-compliant fire protection, from determining the required coating thickness to application and final inspection of the installed material.
01
Steel Evaluation
Structural steel sizes, weights, and fire-resistance requirements are reviewed from project drawings to identify beams, columns, and exposure conditions.
02
Thickness Determination
Using the steel section factor (W/D or Hp/A) and tested fire-resistance designs, the required dry film thickness (DFT) of the coating is determined.
03
Surface Preparation & Application
Steel is primed with an approved primer and the intumescent coating is spray-applied using specialized equipment in controlled layers.
04
Inspection & Verification
Coating thickness is measured to confirm the required DFT has been achieved, completing the fire protection system.
How Contego works
Code Compliant Fire Protection in four steps
Contego provides a straightforward path to code-compliant fire protection, from determining the required coating thickness to application and final inspection of the installed material.
01
Steel Evaluation
Structural steel sizes, weights, and fire-resistance requirements are reviewed from project drawings to identify beams, columns, and exposure conditions.
02
Thickness Determination
Using the steel section factor (W/D or Hp/A) and tested fire-resistance designs, the required dry film thickness (DFT) of the coating is determined.
03
Surface Preparation & Application
Steel is primed with an approved primer and the intumescent coating is spray-applied using specialized equipment in controlled layers.
04
Inspection & Verification
Coating thickness is measured to confirm the required DFT has been achieved, completing the fire protection system.
How Contego works
Code Compliant Fire Protection in four steps
Contego provides a straightforward path to code-compliant fire protection, from determining the required coating thickness to application and final inspection of the installed material.
01
Steel Evaluation
Structural steel sizes, weights, and fire-resistance requirements are reviewed from project drawings to identify beams, columns, and exposure conditions.
02
Thickness Determination
Using the steel section factor (W/D or Hp/A) and tested fire-resistance designs, the required dry film thickness (DFT) of the coating is determined.
03
Surface Preparation & Application
Steel is primed with an approved primer and the intumescent coating is spray-applied using specialized equipment in controlled layers.
04
Inspection & Verification
Coating thickness is measured to confirm the required DFT has been achieved, completing the fire protection system.
Michigan State University Duffy Daugherty- SAAC
Contego HS achieved 2-hour fire resistance on composite steel deck for MSU's $67M football complex renovation.
East Lansing, MI
10,000+ sq. ft.
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Hornady
World-leading ammunition manufacturer selected Contego HS for its 150,000 sq ft Nebraska production facility, earning recognition from the Governor at its grand opening.
Grand Island, NE
150,000+ sq. ft.
Learn More
Disneyland California
Contego protected Space Mountain renovations and new Avengers Campus construction at Disneyland Resort.
Anaheim, CA
1,000,000+ sq. ft.
Learn More
Michigan State University Duffy Daugherty- SAAC
Contego HS achieved 2-hour fire resistance on composite steel deck for MSU's $67M football complex renovation.
East Lansing, MI
10,000+ sq. ft.
Learn More
Hornady
World-leading ammunition manufacturer selected Contego HS for its 150,000 sq ft Nebraska production facility, earning recognition from the Governor at its grand opening.
Grand Island, NE
150,000+ sq. ft.
Learn More
Disneyland California
Contego protected Space Mountain renovations and new Avengers Campus construction at Disneyland Resort.
Anaheim, CA
1,000,000+ sq. ft.
Learn More
Michigan State University Duffy Daugherty- SAAC
Contego HS achieved 2-hour fire resistance on composite steel deck for MSU's $67M football complex renovation.
East Lansing, MI
10,000+ sq. ft.
Learn More
Hornady
World-leading ammunition manufacturer selected Contego HS for its 150,000 sq ft Nebraska production facility, earning recognition from the Governor at its grand opening.
Grand Island, NE
150,000+ sq. ft.
Learn More
Disneyland California
Contego protected Space Mountain renovations and new Avengers Campus construction at Disneyland Resort.
Anaheim, CA
1,000,000+ sq. ft.
Learn More
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FAQs
Everything you need to know about Contego
Have a question?
Our friendly team is always here to help you with quick, clear, and reliable answers whenever needed.
What exactly is an intumescent coating and how does it work?
When exposed to heat or flame, Contego swells to form a dense char barrier that blocks oxygen, slows heat transfer, and stops fire from spreading, all while producing zero flame spread and zero smoke production under ASTM E84 testing. It applies like standard paint and protects like engineered fire protection.
What substrates can Contego be applied to?
Do I need special equipment or certification to apply Contego?
Is Contego safe to use in occupied buildings?
Is Contego code compliant in the US and Canada?
How do I get started?
FAQs
Everything you need to know about Contego
Have a question?
Our friendly team is always here to help you with quick, clear, and reliable answers whenever needed.
What exactly is an intumescent coating and how does it work?
When exposed to heat or flame, Contego swells to form a dense char barrier that blocks oxygen, slows heat transfer, and stops fire from spreading, all while producing zero flame spread and zero smoke production under ASTM E84 testing. It applies like standard paint and protects like engineered fire protection.
What substrates can Contego be applied to?
Do I need special equipment or certification to apply Contego?
Is Contego safe to use in occupied buildings?
Is Contego code compliant in the US and Canada?
How do I get started?
FAQs
Everything you need to know about Contego
Have a question?
Our friendly team is always here to help you with quick, clear, and reliable answers whenever needed.
What exactly is an intumescent coating and how does it work?
When exposed to heat or flame, Contego swells to form a dense char barrier that blocks oxygen, slows heat transfer, and stops fire from spreading, all while producing zero flame spread and zero smoke production under ASTM E84 testing. It applies like standard paint and protects like engineered fire protection.
What substrates can Contego be applied to?
Do I need special equipment or certification to apply Contego?
Is Contego safe to use in occupied buildings?
Is Contego code compliant in the US and Canada?
How do I get started?
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Submit a Project and our team moves fast. Code compliant products, reliable fulfillment, and a dedicated rep to keep your project on track.