{"product_id":"flame-control-exterior-guard-basecoat-20-20a","title":"Flame Control, Exterior Guard Basecoat, No. 20-20A, Exterior Fire Retardant Paint","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"712\" data-section-id=\"1vpegfv\"\u003eClass “A” Fire Retardant Protection for Exterior Wood Surfaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlame Control Exterior Guard Basecoat No. 20-20A is a VOC-compliant, Class “A” exterior fire retardant paint designed to reduce flame spread on combustible building materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis low-VOC, water-based intumescent coating dries to a flat latex finish and helps protect wood and composite substrates by forming an insulating foam layer when exposed to heat or flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for exterior applications protected from direct weathering, Exterior Guard Basecoat can be used under siding, cladding, or other exterior finish systems where improved surface burning characteristics are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"779\"\u003eFlame Control Exterior Guard Basecoat is designed for use on combustible substrates such as dimensional lumber, plywood, OSB, fiberboard, and composite wood. When applied at the recommended spread rate, it helps upgrade treated surfaces by reducing flame spread and delaying heat penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003eThis coating is commonly used in commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential applications where fire retardant coatings are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1219\" data-section-id=\"ioi05c\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1285\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003eUse Flame Control Exterior Guard Basecoat on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1468\" data-start=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"1287\" data-section-id=\"yca9ck\"\u003eDimensional lumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"1308\" data-section-id=\"1o4aqe\"\u003eOSB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1323\" data-start=\"1314\" data-section-id=\"w3qd6m\"\u003ePlywood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"1324\" data-section-id=\"1eri48e\"\u003eComposite wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1341\" data-section-id=\"me2mnc\"\u003eFiberboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1354\" data-section-id=\"lqzguq\"\u003eExterior wood surfaces under siding or cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1468\" data-start=\"1404\" data-section-id=\"1fyqa2e\"\u003eProtected exterior assemblies requiring fire retardant coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1496\" data-start=\"1470\" data-section-id=\"939trr\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1498\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1529\" data-start=\"1498\" data-section-id=\"1upjmqb\"\u003eClass “A” flame spread rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1574\" data-start=\"1530\" data-section-id=\"o19inp\"\u003eVOC compliant, low-VOC water-based formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1634\" data-start=\"1575\" data-section-id=\"13kzdfg\"\u003eIntumescent coating expands when exposed to heat or flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1635\" data-section-id=\"fxl0ek\"\u003eHelps reduce flame spread on combustible surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1687\" data-section-id=\"xr9kmb\"\u003eDries quickly to a flat latex finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1726\" data-section-id=\"1sz8scr\"\u003eSuitable for protected exterior applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1773\" data-section-id=\"9ho09a\"\u003eCan be used under siding, cladding, or exterior finish systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1903\" data-start=\"1838\" data-section-id=\"1ad59sa\"\u003eBrush, roller, conventional spray, or airless spray application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1904\" data-section-id=\"doblrx\"\u003eAvailable in white and black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1904\" data-section-id=\"doblrx\"\u003eCan be tinted to light colours, up to 2 fl. oz. of Universal Tint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"1959\" data-start=\"1936\" data-section-id=\"1kato0r\"\u003eTopcoat Requirements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2086\" data-start=\"1961\"\u003eA topcoat is not required when Exterior Guard Basecoat is protected from direct weathering, such as under siding or cladding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2295\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003eWhen used as the final exposed surface coating, Flame Control Exterior Guard Topcoat or an equivalent high-quality exterior topcoat must be applied to protect the basecoat from sunlight and weather exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"2295\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlame Control Exterior Guard Basecoat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. 20-20A Exterior Version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVOC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume Solids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46% ± 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight Solids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59% ± 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 150–160 sq. ft. per gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet Film Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.4 mils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry Film Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8 mils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry to Touch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecoat Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleanup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrush, roller, conventional spray, airless spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 gallon and 5 gallon containers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 months unopened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"2960\" data-start=\"2935\" data-section-id=\"11xwja0\"\u003eApplication Guidelines\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3104\" data-start=\"2962\"\u003eApply only to clean, dry, properly prepared surfaces. Remove dirt, grease, oil, wax, rust, loose paint, and other contaminants before coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3393\" data-start=\"3106\"\u003eNew wood, fiberboard, and porous surfaces should be primed with a quality exterior wood primer before applying Exterior Guard Basecoat. Ferrous metal surfaces must be primed with a universal metal primer; however, this product does not provide a fire resistance rating on metal surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3486\" data-start=\"3395\"\u003eDo not apply when air or surface temperatures are below 50°F \/ 10°C. 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