Reduce Wildfire Damage
Helps limit charring and fire-related deterioration of wood utility poles. FR-60 is designed to reduce the rate of wood degradation when exposed to radiant heat, direct flame, and wind-driven fire conditions.
Wildfire DefenceUtility Pole
Fire Protection
FR-60 is a spray-applied fire-resistant coating engineered to help protect wood utility poles during wildfire events. No wraps. No sleeves. No mechanical barriers. Just a durable, bonded protective coating designed to reduce charring and help preserve pole integrity when fire exposure occurs.
150 mil Protective Barrier
Spray Applied
Fire Exposure Tested
Field Applied
150 mil
Protective Barrier
0
Seams or Wraps
0.06"–0.08"
Observed Char Depth
The Problem
Wildfires can destroy utility infrastructure long before flames reach substations or transmission assets. Utility poles are routinely exposed to multiple fire hazards — and even limited pole damage can create costly inspection, repair, and replacement programmes.
01
Radiant Heat
Intense radiant heat from approaching fire fronts can begin degrading wood structure before any direct flame contact occurs.
02
Direct Flame Impingement
Direct flame contact rapidly chars and weakens wood fibres, compromising structural integrity and requiring pole replacement.
03
Wind-Driven Fire
Wind-driven fire conditions accelerate flame spread, increase heat flux, and extend the duration of fire exposure across infrastructure corridors.
04
Long-Term UV Exposure
Years of UV exposure and weathering degrade unprotected wood pole surfaces, reducing moisture resistance and increasing wildfire vulnerability.
05
Moisture Cycling
Repeated moisture absorption and drying cycles cause surface checking and cracking — creating pathways for deeper fire penetration into the wood structure.
No Wraps. No Sleeves.
FR-60 Protects.
⚠ The Challenge
Traditional Pole Protection Approaches
- Wraps and sleeves add material cost and field installation time
- Mechanical barriers can fail at seams, edges, and fastening points
- No continuous bonded barrier around the full pole circumference
- Pole replacement after fire events is expensive and delays service restoration
- Unprotected wood structure fully exposed to radiant heat and direct flame
- Limited weathering resistance — degradation begins before any fire event
✓ The FR-60 Approach
Spray-Applied Fire-Resistant Barrier
- Spray-applied directly to the pole — no wraps, no sleeves, no mechanical assembly
- Seamless, bonded barrier around the full pole circumference — no seam weak points
- Engineered to help limit charring and preserve underlying wood integrity
- Weathering-tested before fire testing — designed for prolonged outdoor service
- Field applied — suitable for both rehabilitation projects and new installations
- Supports infrastructure resilience programmes and asset preservation initiatives
Designed for the Field Application Workflow
FR-60 fits directly into utility pole maintenance and new installation programmes — without specialised equipment, mechanical barriers, or complex installation procedures.
Pole Surface Prepared
Pole surface inspected and prepared. Any loose material, contamination, or weathered sections addressed before application.
FR-60 Spray-Applied
FR-60 sprayed directly to the pole surface — forming a seamless protective barrier around the full pole circumference at the specified thickness.
Barrier Cures in Place
The coating bonds directly to the pole surface and cures to a durable, monolithic protective layer — no seams, no overlaps, no weak points.
Protected in Service
FR-60 shields the underlying wood from radiant heat, direct flame, and wind-driven fire conditions throughout the pole's service life.
Five Reasons to Specify FR-60 for Utility Pole Protection
Preserve Pole Integrity
Designed to protect critical infrastructure assets during wildfire exposure. Testing reported no significant deterioration of the underlying wood structure — helping preserve structural integrity following fire events.
Structural ProtectionWeathering Resistant
Engineered for prolonged outdoor service in harsh environments. FR-60 is exposed to accelerated weathering conditions before fire testing — validating long-term outdoor durability alongside fire protection performance.
Outdoor DurabilityExtend Asset Life
Supports utility pole preservation programmes and infrastructure resilience initiatives. Reducing fire-related damage extends serviceable pole life — lowering replacement frequency and the associated programme costs.
Asset PreservationField Applied
Suitable for both rehabilitation projects and new utility pole installations. FR-60 can be applied in the field — allowing existing pole populations to be treated without removal or yard-based processing.
Installation FlexibilityTechnical Snapshot
Fire performance data and product specifications. Full technical documentation available on request — including TDS, SDS, and application guide.
| Product Type | Spray-Applied Fire-Resistant Coating |
| Application Method | Plural Component Spray |
| Typical Installed Thickness | 150 mil |
| Fire Testing Conditions | Combined Radiant Heat, Direct Flame & Wind |
| Pre-Test Conditioning | Accelerated Weathering |
| Observed Char Depth | Approx. 0.06" to 0.08" |
| Wood Integrity Following Test | No Significant Deterioration Reported |
| Application Environment | Field & Shop — Rehabilitation & New Installation |
| Weathering Resistance | Outdoor Service Rated |
| Suitable For | Wood Utility Poles |
| Application Programmes | Rehabilitation & New Installation |
| Application Equipment | Plural Component Spray Unit |
| Field Application | Suitable — Contact Specialist for Guidance |
Technical Data Sheet
TDS — PDF
Safety Data Sheet
SDS — PDF
Application Guide
PDF
Protect Your Poles.
Before Wildfire Season.
Talk to a technical specialist about FR-60 for your utility infrastructure programme — field-applied protection with no wraps, no sleeves, and no mechanical barriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can't find your answer? Talk to a technical specialist.
FR-60 is engineered to help protect wood utility poles from the primary fire hazards encountered during wildfire events — radiant heat, direct flame impingement, and wind-driven fire conditions. It is also designed to resist long-term UV exposure and moisture cycling in outdoor service environments.
Yes. FR-60 is suitable for both rehabilitation projects and new utility pole installations. Field application means existing pole populations can be treated in situ — without removal, transport, or yard-based processing. Contact our team for field application guidance and equipment recommendations.
FR-60 was evaluated under combined radiant heat, direct flame, and wind conditions — representative of the multi-hazard exposure experienced during wildfire events. Testing was conducted following accelerated weathering conditioning, validating performance following prolonged outdoor exposure.
Testing observed average char depths of approximately 0.06" to 0.08" following combined radiant heat, direct flame, and wind exposure. Testing reported no significant deterioration of the underlying wood structure. Full test data is available in the Technical Data Sheet — request via the contact form below.
The typical installed thickness for FR-60 is 150 mil. Contact our technical team for project-specific thickness guidance, application rate calculations, and specification support.
Talk to a Technical Specialist
Submit your project details and our team will provide a technical evaluation — including specification support, application guidance, and full TDS documentation.
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