Fire Mesh™
Keep all of your wood assets protected from fire damage with Genics’ patented fire protection system.
Fire Mesh™, an innovative mesh designed to protect wood poles in case of fire, forms a barrier of protection that stops the spread of flames.
Fire Mesh™ is used in the protection of utility poles and cross-arms. This flexible, easy-to-use product is an intumescent coated mesh that can be applied to any type of wood.
Radiant heat panel set to 980° C during testing at the Western Fire Centre
Heat-activated, Genics Fire Mesh™ allows for airflow and breathability until activated by fire.
Designed to protect wood structures from burning and scorching
Allows utilities to fire harden their systems without searching for alternatives to wooden poles
Durability allows for installation to occur onsite, without requiring changes to current transportation methods and practices
Great article on Fire Mesh™
Southern California Edison conducted testing on Fire Mesh™ to fire harden the structures within their system. Following the testing on poles containing Fire Mesh™, “it was found that no strength degradation was seen in the poles subjected to the fire tests.” Read the article in T&D World here: Fire Mesh™